Fraud
Crocodile Dundee tax fraudster to fight extradition
The Jerseyman allegedly at the centre of Australia’s biggest ever tax evasion scandal, that included Crocodile Dundee star Paul Hogan among its victims, is fighting attempts to extradite him from Italy to face charges down under.
Woman jailed for faking own death in £140k life insurance scam
A mother and her son have been convicted of insurance fraud by UK police after the pair faked the mother’s death in Zanzibar to claim £140,000 ($174,387, € 163,557) on her life policy.
United Kingdom | 13 Jul 17
UK pays out £3m in client claims against Shearer’s former IFA
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has footed a £3m bill ($3.8m, €3.4m) in compensation to customers served by Kevin Neal, the former financial adviser to ex-football star Alan Shearer.
North America | 3 Jul 17
Banned UK fraudster charged with £37m investment scam in US
A man disqualified from working as a director in the UK has been charged with fraud by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for misleading investors in a $37m (£28m, €32m) scam.
Messi to swap prison sentence for €255k fine in tax fraud case
Football star Lionel Messi could see his 21-month prison sentence for tax fraud replaced with a €255,000 (£224,313, $285,381) fine, Spanish prosecutors have said.