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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…

SFO launches investigation into suspected fraud at Axiom Ince with nine raids and seven arrests

Axiom Ince stopped trading last month when approximately £66 million in client money was found to be missing from its accounts and spent. Investigators will also examine how funds passed from the firm’s client accounts with Barclays to the State Bank of India to fund these purchases.

SFO secures conviction of solicitor for tipping off client about money laundering investigation

SFO secured the conviction of William Osmond, a solicitor, who disclosed confidential details about an investigation and forged a legal document in an attempt to mislead investigators. Solicitors are legally obliged not to share details of money laundering investigations…

The Nuts and Bolts of AML Whistleblower Laws – hosted within the House of Commons, join Stephen Kohn for a conversation explaining the nuts and bolts of blowing the whistle on money laundering

Join Stephen Kohn, world-renowned expert on whistleblowing, financial crime, and international law for a conversation explaining the nuts and bolts of blowing the whistle on money laundering. Kohn helped draft the US AML Whistleblower Improvement Act…

NCA releases podcast which unearths the murky world of serious and organised crime

The episodes cover diverse criminal threats, including people smuggling, cash smuggling, and success stories from Most Wanted fugitive campaigns. The podcast provides an unprecedented look into the NCA’s intelligence capabilities, investigative work…

The impact of the UK ECCTA 2023 on bribery cases

The SFO has now the authority to require the submission of information or the production of documents to aid in its investigations, this in conjunction with the introduction of the new “failure to prevent fraud” offence and the corporate criminal liability has significantly…

UK Review of Disclosure and Fraud Offences

The Home Office announced that it will conduct an independent review of the criminal disclosure regime and the challenges that arise in fraud investigations (the Review). The Review comes on the heels of the UK government’s broader fraud strategy…

SFO launches criminal investigation into funeral plan provider Safe Hands Plans

Serious Fraud Office opens a criminal investigation into a suspected fraud at Safe Hands Plans Limited and its parent company SHP Capital Holdings Limited after their funeral plan scheme collapsed last year.