Carer jailed for defrauding Worcester man of £300,000 – BBC News
“A carer who defrauded an elderly man of about £300,000 has been jailed.”
BBC News, 30th September 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: fraud
Seven jailed over sham marriages scam – The Independent
“Seven members of a gang who organised sham weddings for illegal immigrants were jailed today (28 September).”
The Independent, 28th September 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Former Essex cricketer charged with fraud – Crown Prosecution Service
“The Crown Prosecution Service Central Fraud Group has authorised a charge of conspiracy to defraud against former Essex County cricketer Mervyn Westfield.”
Crown Prosecution Service, 16th September 2010
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Couple jailed over sham marriage in Lancashire – BBC News
“The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has said it is committed to tackling sham marriages after a couple were jailed for staging a ceremony in Lancashire.”
BBC News, 15th September 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Surrey rogue trader jailed for defrauding elderly – BBC News
“A rogue trader has been jailed for more than five years in what is thought to be the longest term handed out for a trading standards prosecution.”
BBC News, 14th September 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Ten years in jail for immigration fraudster – Home Office
“A Hounslow man was today jailed following a UK Border Agency investigation which revealed he set up bogus companies to allow immigrants to extend their visas.”
Home Office, 14th September 2010
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
‘Serial love cheat’ conman jailed – BBC News
“A ruthless conman who tricked women out of tens of thousands of pounds has been jailed for six years and 10 months.”
BBC News, 14th September 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Conman jailed over fake injury compensation claims – The Independent
“A fraudster was jailed today for trying to claim compensation from a number of local councils for injuries he had never suffered.”
The Independent, 8th September 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
De La Rue faces Serious Fraud Office inquiry over ‘falsified documents’ – The Guardian
“Banknote printer De La Rue is at the centre of its second Serious Fraud Office probe in three years following allegations of corruption by the company’s employees totalling at least £1m.”
The Guardian, 7th September 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Church of England vicar jailed over sham marriages – UK Border Agency
“A Church of England vicar was today among 3 men jailed for staging hundreds of sham marriages in East Sussex. Reverend Alex Brown was found guilty of conspiring to facilitate breaches in immigration law in July alongside 2 other men, Ukrainian national Vladymyr Buchak and lawyer Michael Adelasoye, following an 8 week trial.”
UK Border Agency, 6th September 2010
Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
Five jailed for electoral fraud – Daily Telegraph
“Five men have been jailed following a botched postal voting scam intended to secure a seat for a Conservative Party candidate at the 2005 general election.”
Daily Telegraph, 7th September 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Vicar jailed for sham marriages scam – Daily Telegraph
“A Church of England vicar has been jailed for four years for his part in Britain’s biggest sham marriage fraud to help hundreds of illegal immigrants stay in Britain.”
Daily Telegraph, 6th September 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Rogue traders’ jailed for conning elderly victims – BBC News
“Five men have been jailed after conning elderly householders into paying thousands for unnecessary work.”
BBC News, 2nd September 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Asil Nadir trial could be ‘prosecutorial nightmare’, warn experts – The Guardian
“A lengthy jury trial of the 69-year-old would be a ‘prosecutorial nightmare’ unprecedented in the history of the Serious Fraud Office, legal experts with knowledge of the case warned.”
The Guardian, 26th August 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Asil Nadir flies back to UK to clear his name – The Guardian
“Asil Nadir, 69, is returning to face the multimillion pound fraud charges that followed the spectacular collapse of his Polly Peck food and electronics empire in 1993. He is expected to arrive at Luton airport from his native northern Cyprus around lunchtime, and is due to appear at the Old Bailey next Thursday.”
The Guardian, 26th August 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Ex-boss jailed for stealing £250,000 from charity – The Independent
“A former senior official at a charity founded by the Prince of Wales was jailed for three years today after he admitted stealing £250,000.”
The Independent,
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Fox Hayes partners face £1m fine – Law Society’s Gazette
“Eight former partners of collapsed Leeds firm Fox Hayes have been held personally responsible for a fine of nearly £1m which was levied against the firm 18 months ago by the Financial Services Authority and remains unpaid.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 19th August 2010
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Driving test fraudster jailed after ‘repeatedly failing client exams’ – Daily Telegraph
“A fraudster, Gageen Preet Singh, repeatedly failed driving tests he took on behalf of candidates across Britain despite being paid hundreds of pounds for each exam he sat, a court heard.”
Daily Telegraph, 13th August 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Dancer spared jail over benefits fraud – The Independent
“A 61-year-old jazz dancer who fraudulently claimed nearly £20,000 in disability benefits walked free from court today.”
The Independent, 4th August 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Two vicars held over suspected sham marriages – The Guardian
“Two clergymen suspected of officiating over sham marriages were arrested by immigration officers today [3rd August].”
The Guardian, 3rd August 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
