Overview

• Marc Cole-Jones, 52, also known as Marc Cole and Marc Sands, faces 22 counts of fraud by false representation.
• Prosecutors allege he obtained nearly £600,000 from six complainants across Shropshire, the West Midlands, Lancashire, Cheshire, Warwickshire and Manchester between 2009 and 2024.
• The plea and trial preparation hearing was adjourned to 5 February 2026 for legal discussions, and no pleas were entered.
• Bail terms require him to provide police with his bank details and current mobile numbers, report weekly to Telford’s Malinsgate station, and avoid contact with complainants.
• Judge Natalie Cuddy warned that failure to attend the February hearing could result in a warrant for his arrest.