Huge rise seen in under-21s falling victim to identity fraud
Today, Cifas, the UK’s leading fraud prevention service, has released startling new figures showing a…
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Patisserie Valerie owner discovers ‘accounting irregularities’
The owner of Patisserie Valerie has suspended trading after discovering multimillion pound “accounting irregularities”. Its…
SFO moves to seize London properties allegedly linked to ‘robber baron princess’
The Serious Fraud Office today announced it will begin action to recover three London properties,…
SFO increasingly demanding more information for fraud investigations into big businesses without going through the courts
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is increasingly demanding information for investigations from big businesses without…
Business losses from mandate fraud double to £77m
Businesses are being urged to alert staff to the dangers of mandate fraud after new…
‘UK lawyers failing to report suspected dirty money’
The National Crime Agency (NCA) has said that UK lawyers are failing to report suspected…
Drug dealer hid loaded gun in gym locker
A London drug dealer who stashed a loaded hand gun in a locker at his…
Five sentenced in FCA prosecution of £2.8m investment fraud
In a case brought by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), five individuals have been sentenced…
Viagogo sues Ed Sheeran’s promoter for alleged fraud
Viagogo is reportedly suing Ed Sheeran’s promotion company for ‘pocketing millions of pounds in duplicate…
Alert: Illegal gun factory discovered in East Sussex
A “sophisticated” illegal gun factory has been discovered in Sussex, southern England, the National Crime…
