Fraud
Colombia’s Falcao accused of €5.5m tax fraud in Spain
Colombian footballer Radamel Falcao faces trial for allegedly defrauding the Spanish Treasury of €5.5m (£4.7m, $6.2m).
Tax & Regulation | 19 May 17
Critics slam UK’s plans to scrap fraud agency as ‘dreadful’
British prime minister Theresa May’s pledge to abolish the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has been blasted as a “great danger” as critics voice concerns it will harm how white collar crime is tackled in the UK.
Retirement | 15 May 17
UK pension fraud hits record high
Twenty-four victims of pension fraud lost a record £8.6m ($11.1m, €10.1m) in March 2017, a 10-fold increase from the previous month, figures from the City of London police reveal.
Tax & Regulation | 26 Apr 17
Newcastle and West Ham raided in HMRC tax fraud probe
HM Revenue & Customs has raided football clubs Newcastle and West Ham and locations in France following investigations into tax fraud.
North America | 4 Apr 17
Former adviser faces 20 years in jail for duping ex-Spurs star
A former financial adviser is facing up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty in a multi-million dollar fraud case involving retired San Antonio Spurs basketball player Tim Duncan.