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‘Downfall’: Home REIT faces SFO probe into suspected bribery and fraud Business The UK’s top financial crime unit has unveiled a major probe into the past management of Home REIT after identifying as much as £300m in suspected fraud and bribery. The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) said it has carried out raids and arrests into the former London-listed social housing company, including searches at homes in Altrincham, [...]
Businesses have one defence amid ‘seismic shift’ in UK fraud law Business Fraud laws have received a major shake up and businesses have been sent a stark warning to be weary of the “hidden danger”. New failure to prevent fraud offence, which came into effect today, mean firms could face prosecution from fraud committed by employees – even if management was unaware of it. Large firms will [...]
Large firms liable for fraud happening under their watch under new UK laws Business Businesses could be prosecuted if they profit from fraud committed by one of their employees even if managers do not know about it, under new UK laws. The new “failure to prevent fraud” offence, which came into effect on Monday, holds large firms to account over their internal anti-fraud measures. It says that businesses can [...]
Bankrupt council faces multi-million-pound fraud probe June 3, 2025 The Serious Fraud Office has commenced an investigation into an alleged multi-million-pound fraud committed against Thurrock Council.
London Capital & Finance was a ‘Ponzi scheme’, judge rules November 14, 2024 Former executives of the collapsed London Capital and Finance (LCF) participated in fraudulent conduct, ruled a High Court judge.