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UK SFO freezes over £11K in cryptocurrency assets belonging to CEO of the collapsed Arena TV, marking its first use of new powers tackling crypto-related fraud

by AdrianaAMLP | Jul 18, 2025

The assets were frozen following a hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court and will be held for up to nine months to allow any affected parties to come forward. The ongoing investigation has involved a raid, three arrests, and the search of three properties....

UK SFO and U.S. DoJ strengthen their alliance to combat cross-border FC, boosting intelligence sharing and joint enforcement efforts against bribery, ML, fraud, and asset recovery

by AdrianaAMLP | Jun 27, 2025

In a recent meeting, SFO Director Nick Ephgrave and DOJ Criminal Division Head Matthew Galeotti discussed strategies to encourage voluntary self-disclosure by companies and expedite complex investigations, aligning with the DOJ’s updated white-collar crime...

UK SFO secures an £8M funding boost to expand digital tools, enhance intelligence, and accelerate asset recovery in its intensified fight to tackle fraud, bribery, and corruption

by AdrianaAMLP | Jun 12, 2025

This investment will enhance the SFO’s intelligence capabilities, enabling earlier detection and intervention in complex criminal activities. It will also support the development of advanced digital tools to improve case management and disclosure processes, as well as...

UK SFO launches investigation into Rockfire Investment Finance over alleged multimillion-pound fraud involving £100M+ in solar farm investments by the collapsed Thurrock Council

by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Jun 3, 2025

The SFO is actively pursuing evidence and has issued Section 2 notices to financial institutions, compelling them to provide information critical to uncovering the scope of the suspected fraud, tracing the movement of funds, and identifying those responsible. This...

UK SFO launches bribery probe into Blu-3 and Mace associates over Microsoft data centre project

by Jyotsna Bucktowar | May 23, 2025

The investigation revolves around allegations that more than £3 million in bribes were paid to secure lucrative contracts, triggering coordinated property searches across the UK and Monaco and leading to three arrests. This case underscores the SFO’s growing use of...
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