An estate agent accused of being behind a £300,000 fraud has appeared before Carlisle Crown Court.
Cumbrian agent Donald George Scott, 61, made a brief appearance, only to confirm his name.
Scott, of Wigton-based Donald Scott Land & Estate Agents, entered no pleas.
He faces five charges of forgery and 11 counts of fraud by abusing his position as a land agent.
The case was adjourned until November 20 for a hearing.
Scott was released on bail, according to this report
