Fraud
Ex-SJP adviser jailed for gambling away £850k of client money
An appointed representative of St James’s Place has been jailed for 40 months after being found guilty of stealing and losing £844,010 ($1.1m, €940,707) from eight clients over a period of three years.
Investment fraudsters targeted in police raids
The City of London Police raided 20 offices with the help of the Financial Conduct Authority and HM Revenue & Customs in a day of action on Tuesday to gather intelligence on different types of investment fraud.
HMRC raids on Newcastle United FC ruled legal by High Court
Raids by tax investigators on Newcastle United Football Club premises and the home of its managing director as part of a fraud investigation were legal, the High Court has ruled.
Ex-Chelsea defender sentenced to jail for tax fraud
Former Chelsea and Real Madrid defender Ricardo Carvalho has been sentenced to seven months in prison and fined €142,882 (£128,222 $167,717) for tax evasion.
Isle of Man fights back against fraud
Legislation aimed at modernising measures to combat fraud will come into force on the Isle of Man from 1 November 2017.