Message from a concerned client with Worldwide Wine Investments Ltd of Milton Keynes:
'I was wondering if you have any information on Worldwide Wine Investments Ltd?
I invested £2300 with this company back in November, for a case of
en primeur wine, which was due to be delivered to the London City Bond
in Spring 2012. I had a phone call from my bank 2 weeks ago asking about the
transaction, as the companies account was under investigation by the
bank.
I have tried to contact World Wide Wines last Friday and also
yesterday with no answer. And today I have spoken to the Offices where
they were based (Business Environment, 500 Avebury Boulevard) and they
have ceased trading at the office block as of yesterday evening. So it
is looking very much like they have done a runner with mine and other
peoples money and not delivered the product.
I have spoken to the London City Bond, and they have said they have
stock there but not a lot. And obviously don't have any information on
the wine I have purchased.
I was just wondering if you could assist with any information and
if I stand any chance of getting my money back. Or if there is any
chance these people will get caught?'
I suggest that one possibility that concerned clients of Worldwide Wine Investments Ltd should consider is to explore the fraud recovery service offered by Grant Thornton – see here. In relation to possible wine investment fraud enquiries, you can also telephone James Kehoe at Grant Thornton on 020-7865 2165. The other avenue is to make a complaint to the Companies Investigation branch of the Insolvenecy Service – see here.
