Man faces counterfeit gold bars charges
David Johnson is alleged to have sold three counterfeit gold ingots labelled The Perth Mint to Timeless Jewellers, Clifton Street.
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Johnson, 46, of Tickhill Road, Maltby, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, is charged with fraud by falsely representing he was selling gold on March 10 this year.
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Hide AdAdrian Hollamby, prosecuting, asked for the case to be heard at crown court.
Steven Townley, defending, said his client would not indicate a plea to the offence at that stage.
Johnson was bailed to appear at Preston Crown Court on November 25 by Blackpool magistrates.