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SFO makes three arrests as part of a new investigation into an alleged £76M fraud involving luxury care homes
Two sites and three arrests made across the south of England as part of a new investigation into an alleged £76 million fraud involving luxury care homes.
Wilkie Compliance summarises the SEC enforcement top developments from February 2024
In February, recordkeeping and Regulation Best Interest actions continued to pick up steam, while the Supreme Court provided clarification regarding the applicability of whistleblower protections…
SFO secures conviction of former MoD official for taking £70k in secret kickbacks
Conviction secured against former Ministry of Defence (MoD) official Jeffrey Cook for misconduct in public office, by taking secret payments in exchange for commissioning work from offshore consultants for the MoD.
SFO raids three properties and makes four arrests in new £140m property fraud investigation
Arrests announced in Merseyside and Greater Manchester amid investigation of Signature Group, a business that attracted over a thousand UK and international investors in the redevelopment of iconic landmarks including Belfast’s Scottish Mutual Building and the Coal Exchange in Cardiff into luxury hotels, residential apartments and office spaces.
RUSI welcomes Nick Ephgrave for his first public speech as SFO Director, where he offered insights into several challenges facing the organisation
The audience included representatives from the media, the UK criminal justice sector and law enforcement partners at RUSI. He mentioned that under his leadership, the SFO will play a greater role in the national effort to tackle fraud. SFO is also looking at ways in which it can support the Government’s Fraud Strategy…
Spotlight on Corruption publishes new report revealing that regulators are falling short in holding senior executives accountable for economic crime
The new report highlights a concerning trend: top regulatory bodies struggle to prosecute senior executives in major firms for economic crimes, effectively shielding them from accountability. Only a mere 6% of investigations under the Senior Managers regime have led to enforcement actions. Regulators, including the CMA, SFO and the FCA, have had minimal success in prosecuting board-level executives…
UK FCDO issues statement on allegations about UNRWA staff and 7 October attacks
Follows allegations that UN Relief and Works Agency staff were involved in the 7 October attack against Israel.
Solicitors Regulation Authority provides update on the investigation into the Post Office Horizon IT scandal
In light of the recent significant interest in the Post Office Horizon Scandal and the resumption of hearings at the ongoing statutory public inquiry, the SRA is providing an update on our investigation, building on our October 2022 statement.
SFO charges two company directors over £88m car lease scheme
Alleged that Buy2Let Cars Ltd offered investment in a fleet of popular cars from brands including Hyundai, Toyota and Vauxhall, to be bought and leased out to the public with the promise of high levels of returns.
SFO launches investigation into global aviation supplier with dawn raid in London
In collaboration with other agencies, SFO has initiated a criminal investigation into suspected fraud at aircraft parts supplier AOG Technics Ltd, involving raids, arrests, and international regulatory alerts addressing the aviation industry…
SFO secures second conviction of solar panel fraudster
The SFO successfully prosecuted the convicted £17 million solar panel fraudster David Black for the second time, after investigators discovered he was using a different name in business dealings in breach of conditions enacted after his release from prison…
TI UK shares what’s next in the UK’s fight against dirty money?
The ECCTA mandates Companies House to actively vet and improve the quality of information in the UK corporate register, making it more challenging for criminals to conceal ownership. The Act requires identity verification for individuals with significant control, raising the cost…