Returns Never Paid Back

I collected membership investments for a business venture that never operated. The harm affected local people who contributed funds believing they were partners. Meetings were held and progress reports issued. I concealed inactivity by presenting plans and projected timelines. I benefited financially and delayed closure through reassurances. When payments stopped, the office shut and contact ended. The organisation was deregistered without review. The members were left without recourse beyond informal complaints and the funds were never recovered.