A Norfolk man accused of stealing a string of luxury vehicles, including a Lamborghini supercar worth £112,000, is set to face trial in 2027.

Russell McVey, 39, of Shortthorn Road in Stratton Strawless, appeared at Norwich Crown Court where he denied all charges against him. He pleaded not guilty to three counts of theft relating to vehicles belonging to Close Brothers Ltd, a motor finance company, as well as a separate charge of money laundering linked to the transfer of criminal property.

Among the vehicles McVey is accused of stealing is a Lamborghini Huracan, a high-performance supercar capable of reaching speeds of up to 202mph. While the car is said to have been taken at a value of £112,000, its on-the-road price when new is around £238,000. Also named in the case is a Land Rover Discovery Sport, valued at £15,000, which prosecutors allege was likewise stolen from the finance firm.

Details of exactly how the vehicles were obtained or what happened to them after the alleged thefts have not been disclosed. The money laundering charge suggests that proceeds connected to the alleged thefts may have been moved or disguised, though further specifics were not given during the hearing.

Having entered not guilty pleas to all four counts, McVey now faces a lengthy wait before his case is heard in full. His trial has been scheduled for September 2027, meaning it will be more than two years before a jury considers the evidence against him.

Close Brothers Ltd, the motor finance company named as the victim in the case, provides funding and leasing arrangements for vehicles, including high-value cars such as the Lamborghini Huracan at the centre of this case. Thefts involving finance company-owned vehicles have become an increasing concern for lenders, particularly with luxury and high-performance cars that carry substantial resale value.

No further details have been released about bail conditions or whether McVey remains in custody or has been released ahead of the trial date. Norwich Crown Court has not indicated whether any preliminary hearings will take place before the case reaches full trial in 2027.

The case adds to a growing list of prosecutions involving the theft of high-value vehicles across the country, with finance companies increasingly targeted due to the large number of luxury cars held under lease or credit arrangements. As the legal process continues, further hearings are expected to clarify the details of the allegations before the trial begins.

Source: Edp24

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