Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
All of the names and locations have been changed to comply with a court order to protect Nicholls's new identity and whereabouts. His voice has also been altered.
Catherine explained that Nicholls had recently asked people to invest in a cannabis grow he was planning. I asked her to ring Nicholls, feign interest in his drug enterprise and record their conversations. Tempted by a quick profit, several investors had already handed over their hard-earned cash to Nicholls. Unfortunately for Catherine and others, Nicholls didn't repay them a penny.
All of the names and locations have been changed to comply with a court order to protect Nicholls's new identity and whereabouts.
I couldn’t help but feel sorry for Catherine after hearing her story. But there was no point in giving her false hope. I was brutally honest with her; she clearly had no idea how things worked in the world of drugs. I told her to forget about her money because it was gone for good. The next thing she could expect was Nicholls coming back, asking for even more money to `recover` the lost cash. `You will be told he has managed to get super seeds that are guaranteed to grow, or he has sourced a perfect indoor facility. It's a little like gambling; he will encourage you to part with more and more money, and you will keep paying it in the hope you can get your initial investment back. Sorry, but it's best to accept your money is long gone.`
Understandably upset, Catherine asked if I would be willing to expose Nicholls as she didn't want him getting away `Scot free` with what he had done.
I spoke to a journalist, who said he would need proof of all I was claiming. Knowing Nicholls wouldn't shy away from an offer of hard cash; I rang Catherine and asked her to contact Nicholls. I told her to say that she had a good friend who was willing to invest. I added that she would have to record the calls as evidence and forward them to me.
The following day, Catherine e-mailed me recordings of her conversations with Nicholls.
All of the names and locations have been changed to comply with a court order to protect Nicholls's new identity and whereabouts. His voice has also been altered.
Catherine explained that Nicholls had recently asked people to invest in a cannabis grow he was planning. I asked her to ring Nicholls, feign interest in his drug enterprise and record their conversations. Tempted by a quick profit, several investors had already handed over their hard-earned cash to Nicholls. Unfortunately for Catherine and others, Nicholls didn't repay them a penny.
All of the names and locations have been changed to comply with a court order to protect Nicholls's new identity and whereabouts.
I couldn’t help but feel sorry for Catherine after hearing her story. But there was no point in giving her false hope. I was brutally honest with her; she clearly had no idea how things worked in the world of drugs. I told her to forget about her money because it was gone for good. The next thing she could expect was Nicholls coming back, asking for even more money to `recover` the lost cash. `You will be told he has managed to get super seeds that are guaranteed to grow, or he has sourced a perfect indoor facility. It's a little like gambling; he will encourage you to part with more and more money, and you will keep paying it in the hope you can get your initial investment back. Sorry, but it's best to accept your money is long gone.`
Understandably upset, Catherine asked if I would be willing to expose Nicholls as she didn't want him getting away `Scot free` with what he had done.
I spoke to a journalist, who said he would need proof of all I was claiming. Knowing Nicholls wouldn't shy away from an offer of hard cash; I rang Catherine and asked her to contact Nicholls. I told her to say that she had a good friend who was willing to invest. I added that she would have to record the calls as evidence and forward them to me.
The following day, Catherine e-mailed me recordings of her conversations with Nicholls.
