A cryptocurrency trader styling himself as the 'Wolf of West London' has denied stalking his ex-girlfriend.
Lance Gittens-Bernard, 38, will go on trial accused of calling, texting and messaging Marta Ostrah on multiple social media platforms since September 15 last year.
The defendant also allegedly harassed Ms. Ostrah by attending her home and work addresses on a number of occasions.
But Gittens-Bernard, who describes himself as a trader and motivational speaker, claims he was merely trying to return the woman's belongings after the breakdown of their eight-year relationship.
He also denies a charge of possession of cannabis after allegedly being found with the substance on November 20, 2025.
Gittens-Bernard appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court this week wearing glasses, a black suit and a burgundy tie.
Prosecuting, Sarah Madden said: 'This is a serious case involving serious alarm or distress.
'The defendant was in custody at the beginning of these proceedings; he was only granted bail on appeal, and the judge said he was only persuaded to grant him bail.'
Gittens-Bernard's defence lawyer, Anisa Kebbati, argued that the prosecution has so far failed to serve any of the material it intends to use during the trial.
She said: 'He (Gittens-Bernard) had just come out of an eight-year relationship. Coming off the back of that relationship, the defendant was just trying to get her items back to her.
'This is a man with his own business, he is an entrepreneur.
'At present, the only material served has been the two statements from the complainant.'
Magistrate Maeve Bromwich asked: 'Are you saying you have none of the text messages?'
Ms. Kebbati replied: 'None. A substantial volume of material has been generated in this case. There has been, at present, no response to letters or emails to serve the material.'
Gittens-Bernard describes himself as an 'FX and cryptcurrency trader, motivational speaker, trader educator, community broker and tycoon' on his LinkedIn.
The 38-year-old also claims to have founded The Wolf Of West London Trading School.
His trial date has been set for 15 June with a further case management hearing on March 31.