A FURNESS man extradited from the UK to Canada is due to stand trial over fraud and theft charges.

Peter Kevin Miller  faces a total of 26 charges related to alleged events between 2010 and 2013, with the charges revolving around alleged investment offences against 18 people in Vancouver.

According to reports in Canada, Mr Miller has pleaded not guilty to the charges and is now due to stand trial next May.

Hearings on evidence would take place in October, November and January with the trial starting May 1, said the reports.

The defendant was brought before South Cumbria Magistrates' Court in 2020 and then faced an extradition hearing.

The Home Secretary approved a request to extradite the then 71-year-old, of Grizebeck.

The defendant was told to provide £100,000 as a security deposit, surrender his passport and have a night curfew with electronic monitoring.

He was also prohibited from being near any international travel hub or apply for or be in possession of international travel documents. 

Ottawa made the extradition request on behalf of the BC Prosecution Service, which sought Miller’s return to face the charges, reports said.

The Canadian federal Department of Justice said he arrived in Canada on May 10, and the prosecution service confirmed he is in custody in British Columbia. 

It is alleged in charge documents that between November 1 2010 and January 31 2013 Mr Miller dishonestly made false representations to Gordon and Isabelle Truscott, intending to make a gain for himself or cause a loss of in excess of $5,000.

He is also accused of ‘dishonestly appropriating monies’ in excess of $5,000 against the same couple on the same dates.

Between July 1 2012 and January 31 2013 he is accused of dishonestly making false representations to Beverley Pugh, Claudette Bouchard, and Molly Rosenberg intending to make a gain for himself or cause a loss of in excess of $5,000.

Mr Miller is alleged to have 'guaranteed the principal sum invested in the investment fraud incepted and run by you’.