A FURNESS man has appeared in a Canadian court after being extradited from the UK.

Pensioner Peter Kevin Miller is facing 26 charges of fraud and theft after alleged offences in the city of Vancouver.

The Home Secretary Priti Patel previously granted a Canadian application to extradite Mr Miller, 73.

He has now appeared in a Vancouver court for a bail hearing, according to reports in Canada.

Mr Miller, of Grizebeck, faces charges related to alleged events between 2010 and 2013. The charges revolve around alleged investment offences against 18 people. 

Having been detained, he has been now released on $100,000 cash deposit and ordered to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet. 

According to North Shore News, he must not be in possession of any identification other than that of Peter Miller, must remain in British Columbia and must abide by a 10pm to 7am curfew. 

It is alleged in charge documents that between November 1 2010 and January 31 2013 he 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’.

A warrant for his arrest was issued by Canadian authorities.

He was hauled before South Cumbria Magistrates' Court for a hearing in October 2020.

There he was told to lodge £100,000 as security and give up his passport.

The Government later approved his extradition.