Bernard Forbes

Bernard Forbes was a rich financier who faked his own death.

Biography
Bernard's ordinary life was turned upside down when his mansion became the base of Tuala and her uncle Krashen, who had stolen a Dalek time machine to kidnap Jo Grant, the close friend of the Dalek's arch enemy the Doctor.

With Tuala's meddling ruining his life, Bernard disappeared and was presumed dead by his friends and relatives. When the Doctor investigated Jo's kidnapping, he discovered Bernard was suffering a breakdown and was seeking help to recover. (ST: Honest Living)