Cash recovered from ex-Nasa scientist turned scammer
John Burford was jailed in 2025 after taking more than £1m from his victims.
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"Mr Burford scammed investors to fund his own lavish lifestyle."
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John Burford was jailed in 2025 after taking more than £1m from his victims.
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