Fraud
SFO seeks more evidence for final stages of Harlequin probe
Investors into troubled overseas property company Harlequin have been asked to come forward and give evidence to assist the Serious Fraud Office in the final stages of its criminal investigation.
Tax & Regulation | 21 Jul 15
Serious Fraud Office plans budget cut of 35% despite rise in inquiries
The Serious Fraud Office is to cut its budget by 35% over the next financial year, despite a rise in the number of new investigations opened during 2014-15.
Tax & Regulation | 20 Jul 15
Time for FCA to refocus on fraudsters, says RPC
The surprise departure of Martin Wheatley as head of the Financial Conduct Authority could be an opportunity for the UK regulator to refocus activity on small-scale fraudsters who target the unsophisticated retail investor, says City law firm RPC.
Retirement | 18 Jun 15
Liberation schemes are biggest pension scam perpetrator
The vast majority of pension fraud cases reported in the UK last year were linked to fake pension liberation schemes, new figures reveal.
Ex-director extradited to UK after £3.5m fraud
A former UK company director who produced false documents designed to deceive creditors into financing his firm is facing extradition and a prison sentence after he fled to South Africa.