AN ISLE of Wight man employed by the Ministry of Defence is accused of defrauding a war veteran.

Michael Alan Wilson, of Harvey Road, Newport, denied committing fraud by making false representation to employers, Veterans UK, by claiming he was Frederick Lucy, to change war pension payment details into his own bank account.

He appeared before the Isle of Wight Crown Court yesterday (Monday).

The offence is alleged to have happened between August 13 and September 23, 2019.

He also pleaded not guilty to perverting the course of justice on August 28 last year, by making a false statement to the police that another man was responsible for fraud.

Veterans UK is part of the MOD, which helps ex-service personnel get appropriate support from government, local authorities, independent bodies and the charity sector.

The 33-year-old was bailed to reappear for trial at the same court during the week commencing October 11.