Court Declares Equity Boss Bankrupt Following Sexual Harassment Case
Lecherous equity boss forced to pay £100k to a female executive he nicknamed 'candy toes' goes bankrupt BEFORE handing over compensation

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Marc Bandemer, a 61-year-old equity director, has been declared bankrupt after being sued for £100,000 by Louise Crabtree, a female executive he sexually harassed. Despite not receiving full compensation, Crabtree views the court's decision as a victory for justice and hopes it encourages other victims of harassment to speak out.
- 01Louise Crabtree, 51, was awarded £99,214 for sexual harassment by Marc Bandemer, who made inappropriate comments and physically assaulted her during her employment.
- 02Crabtree described her experience as feeling 'groomed' and stated that Bandemer treated her like his 'property'.
- 03After Bandemer failed to pay her compensation, Crabtree initiated insolvency proceedings, leading to his bankruptcy declaration by Reading County Court.
- 04Crabtree believes Bandemer owes her approximately £60,000 in total, along with debts to at least 20 other individuals.
- 05Despite the bankruptcy, Crabtree emphasizes that her pursuit of justice is more important than recovering the full amount owed.
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Marc Bandemer, a 61-year-old director of Integer Wealth Global, has been declared bankrupt following a successful lawsuit by Louise Crabtree, a 51-year-old female executive who accused him of sexual harassment. Over a year, Bandemer subjected Crabtree to a series of degrading comments and inappropriate advances, including calling her 'candy toes' and referring to her as his 'second wife'. After winning her case in 2024 and being awarded £99,214, Crabtree faced challenges in receiving her compensation, prompting her to initiate insolvency proceedings against Bandemer. The Reading County Court's ruling declared him bankrupt, a decision Crabtree sees as a significant step towards justice, despite knowing she may not recover all her owed fees. She estimates that Bandemer still owes her around £60,000, in addition to debts to other individuals. Crabtree hopes her case will inspire other victims of workplace harassment to come forward, emphasizing the importance of seeking justice over financial compensation. She stated, 'This was never only about recovering the money owed. It was about securing justice and helping to prevent anyone else from being harmed.'
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The ruling against Bandemer highlights the importance of addressing workplace harassment and may encourage other victims to seek justice.
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