David Carr: IT director used company cards to fund Disney trips

The fraudulent actions of David Carr, of St. Laurence Way, Bidford-on-Avon, Alcester, saw him benefit to the tune of £300,000 over a period of eight years.

The 34-year-old supported a lifestyle well beyond his means, which ultimately led to the Bromsgrove company ATG IT, where Carr was financial director, going into administration.

Carr bought high-value items such as computers, high-tech gadgets and designer exercise bikes, as well as trips to Disney World.

He pleaded guilty to three counts of fraud by abuse of position of trust between April 2014 and August 2022 in court in June 2025. 

Carr was sentenced to four years and seven months in prison at Worcester Crown Court on Friday, July 25.

A Proceeds of Crime Act hearing is set to take place following his conviction.

An investigation into Carr’s fraudulent gains was started by West Mercia Police in August 2022, which led to his arrest in October 2022. He was charged in July 2023.

PC James Hall, who led the investigation into Carr, said: “We are pleased to get this custodial sentence for Carr, who abused his position of trust as the financial director of a company to fund a luxury lifestyle well beyond his means.

“Carr’s eight years of stealing company money also led to the firm he worked for going into administration, impacting the jobs of fellow employees too.

“Fraud can often be seen as a ‘victimless crime’ but the actions of criminals like Carr can have a big impact on companies, their customers and staff, which was certainly the case here.”