‘King Popper’ back in court

A convicted Ponzi fraudster dubbed ‘King Popper’ appeared in court accused of lying over his ability to repay his victims. Alex Hope, 29, was jailed for seven years in January 2015 for swindling millions from investors to bankroll a playboy lifestyle of gambling and exclusive nightclubs. He once splashed out £32,000 in one evening at a Champagne Spray event earning him the moniker ‘King Popper’. Hope taught himself economics before landing an office job with City-based training school Forex Academy…