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Hollywood Conman Ends Up in the Can
The owner of a film production company based in Hollywood has been jailed for three years and eight months after stealing £1.6 million in VAT from the UK taxpayer, which he used in order to live a life of luxury in America. He has also been disqualified from acting as… Read more ...European Action against Money Laundering
The European Commission has welcomed the recent agreement by the European Council to its anti-money laundering package. The agreement follows the completion of a first reading in the European Parliament in March 2014, and paves the way for the start of trilogues in the Autumn, says the Commission. The proposals… Read more ...Cybercrime Tops List of Fraud Concerns
Cybercrime is one of the biggest concerns for UK businesses, according to EY’s 13th Global Fraud Survey. The survey found that 74% of respondents stated cybercrime to be a high risk to their organisation compared to 49% globally - second only to Brazil at 76%. Globally, nearly 40% of all… Read more ...Use of Stop and Search under Review
A report containing recommendations aimed at improving the targeting, effectiveness, and transparency of the use of stop and search tactics by Police Scotland has been published by the Scottish Police Authority. In its report, the SPA acknowledged the contribution that stop and search makes to tackling violence and antisocial behaviour… Read more ...Insurance Fraud Hits Record Level
There was an 18% increase in fraudulent insurance claims in 2013 compared to the previous year, according to recently published figures by the Association of British Insurers (ABI). The total value of claims in 2013 was a record £1.3 billion, which is apparently more than double the cost the UK’s… Read more ...Men Jailed for VAT Fraud
In another recent prosecution by HMRC, three men have been jailed for over 14 years after conning several UK companies by pretending they had £15 million to spend to promote tourism in Dubai. They were apparently caught after attempting to fraudulently claim a £1.9 million VAT refund. Using a contract… Read more ...HMRC Extradites Man for Money Laundering Offences
A Scottish man who was wanted in connection with a £11.6 million criminal money laundering scheme has been extradited back to Scotland from northern Cyprus, HMRC has reported. The 46-year-old had been jailed for four years in 2004 for his involvement in a tax fraud in which he claimed back… Read more ...Managing the Risk of Benefit Fraud
A recent report from the UK Parliament’s Work and Pensions Committee has warned of uncertainty over how the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) will manage the housing costs element of Universal Credit without increased risks of fraud and error. The Government has stated that an IT system (the Integrated… Read more ...Government Cracks Down on Banned Drivers
Tougher sentences are to be given to banned drivers who cause death or serious injury on the roads, under new measures published by the UK Government. The changes will mean that disqualified drivers could be sentenced to up to ten years in prison if they cause a death and up… Read more ...More From Our News Archive
- Calls for Government to amend the US-UK Extradition Treaty
- Europe proposes new rules on money laundering
- Prosecution concerns over trafficked child
- More Witnesses to Give Recorded Evidence as Part of Scottish Court Reform
- Beltrami & Co wins Criminal Law Award
- Detailed analysis of religious hate crime
- Poor treatment of remand prisoners
- NCA begins operations
