Former MP describes ‘enormous guilt’ over Westminster honeypot scandal November 16, 2024 Former MP William Wragg has described the feeling of “enormous guilt” that washed over him as he realised he had fallen victim to a sophisticated scam designed to target politicians in Westminster. A police probe began in April earlier this year after it was suggested at least 12 men with links to Westminster had received [...]
Fraud cost Brits almost £600m in first half of 2024 October 18, 2024 Fraudsters stole almost £600m from Britons in the first half of 2024, new figures reveal, in a sign of the heavy losses banks will cover under new mandatory reimbursement rules.
Regulator charges four over water scheme which defrauded investors out of £3.9m March 22, 2024 The FCA charged them with offences including multiple counts of conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation, while Sweeney and Simmons are also charged with money laundering allegations.