However, he warned that it might take up to six weeks to reimburse all customers who are due refunds for tickets that he failed to deliver.

Despite having to reimburse his customers for more than 5,000 kits, he still stands to make a profit of as much as £340,000 for a few days of work.

All the accounts have now been closed and a cheque will be sent reimbursing the customer (s) for any money he has paid us.