Selling fake bomb detectors

Jimbuna · 04-23-13, 01:48 PM

Some people have the nerve for anything...as long as it pays.

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A millionaire businessman who sold fake bomb detectors to countries including Iraq and Georgia, knowing they did not work, has been convicted of fraud.
James McCormick, 56, of Langport, Somerset, is said to have made £50m from sales and sold more than 6,000 in Iraq, the Old Bailey heard.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22266051

bertieck476 · 04-23-13, 02:43 PM

This is unbelievable, have you seen them? Its disgusting that he's done this when it can have such devastating results, but can you believe governments and the UN bought these, I know he sold to Iraq with the help of massive bribes but elsewhere do they not have robust procurement procedures?? Didn't they even try them out.

Platapus · 04-23-13, 03:40 PM

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He claimed they would work under water and from the air, and would track an object up to 1km (3280ft) below the ground.

And no one considered testing this "amazing" capability?

I would say that more were bribed than the Iraqis in this scam.

Wolferz · 04-24-13, 12:28 PM

The Mark II eyeball is the best bomb detector ever made.
It's not that hard to spot a suicide bomber in a hot climate. He's the only foo wearing a trench coat.

TLAM Strike · 04-24-13, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolferz

The Mark II eyeball is the best bomb detector ever made.

Mk 2 Eyeball? Someone improved the standard issue MK1?

BossMark · 04-24-13, 02:28 PM

A radio listener has recommended that the 'fake bomb detector' millionaire should pay back money to the people he conned.

I wouldn't worry, I'm sure they're having a blast.

Wolferz · 04-24-13, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

Mk 2 Eyeball? Someone improved the standard issue MK1?

Star Trek meets Cylons??

04-24-13, 12:28 PM	#4
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	The Mark II eyeball is the best bomb detector ever made. It's not that hard to spot a suicide bomber in a hot climate. He's the only foo wearing a trench coat. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

04-24-13, 02:28 PM	#6
BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	A radio listener has recommended that the 'fake bomb detector' millionaire should pay back money to the people he conned. I wouldn't worry, I'm sure they're having a blast. __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now

04-23-13, 02:43 PM	#2
bertieck476 Chief Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 327 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	This is unbelievable, have you seen them? Its disgusting that he's done this when it can have such devastating results, but can you believe governments and the UN bought these, I know he sold to Iraq with the help of massive bribes but elsewhere do they not have robust procurement procedures?? Didn't they even try them out.