The operations manager of a Christchurch drainage firm who defrauded residents after the deadly February 2011 earthquake has been sentenced to 10 months' home detention and 16 months of supervision.
Graham Lilley of Alligator Drainage appeared for sentence today at Christchurch District Court on 21 charges of obtaining through deception.
Lilley had done drainage work legitimately for 18 complainants, the court heard, but had wrongly told them he had an arrangement through EQR, meaning they'd be reimbursed their payment for the job.
Judge Jane Farish told the court that Lilley had already paid $20,000 in reparation.
The remaining $10,400 would be paid back weekly at $100 a week, the court heard.