Chart-topping rapper Nines jailed for plot to import 28kg of cannabis – The Independent
‘Chart-topping rapper Nines has been jailed for 28 months for importing 28kg of cannabis.’
The Independent, 2nd October 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Category: money laundering
New landmark partnership with UAE to tackle illicit finance – Home Office
‘The UK and UAE will ramp up the targeting of those financing terrorism and serious and organised crime gangs as part of a landmark new partnership.’
Home Office, 17th September 2021
Source: www.gov.uk
Lord Chancellor addresses the Cambridge Economic Crime Symposium – Ministry of Justice
‘The Lord Chancellor spoke during the 38th annual Symposium held at Jesus College, University of Cambridge – to give an update on the government’s progress and plans in relation to economic crime.’
Ministry of Justice, 10th September 2021
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
Tara Hanlon jailed for over £5m money laundering offences – BBC News
‘A woman has been jailed for 34 months after being found at Heathrow Airport with five suitcases stuffed with nearly £2m in cash.’
BBC News, 26th July 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Fraudster jailed for duping over 200 victims in million-pound fake car sales scam – Crown Prosecution Service
‘A fraudster posing as a car salesman has been jailed today (16 July 2021) for defrauding over 200 unsuspecting car buyers out of more than one million pounds.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 16th July 2021
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Anti-money laundering expert convicted of siphoning criminal money abroad – Crown Prosecution Service
‘The former chairman of a UK group that represents the payment services industry has been convicted today (23 June 2021) of laundering the proceeds of an investment fraud worth £850,000 and involving more than 60 victims.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 25th June 2021
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Aram Sheibani: International drugs boss with luxury lifestyle jailed – BBC News
‘A man who was the “very head” of a large-scale international drugs conspiracy with links to Colombia has been jailed.’
BBC News, 10th June 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
FCA launches proceedings against NatWest over alleged money laundering – The Guardian
‘The City watchdog has begun criminal proceedings against the taxpayer-owned lender NatWest for allegedly failing to prevent money laundering, the first prosecution brought under money laundering regulations introduced in 2007.’
The Guardian, 16th March 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Romance fraud on rise in coronavirus lockdown – BBC News
‘Romance fraud – scamming someone out of money by pretending to want a relationship – has been on the rise during lockdown.’
BBC News, 10th February 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
People smugglers jailed for total of 78 years over deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants – The Independent
‘Four people-smugglers have been jailed for a total of 78 years over the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants, whose bodies were found in a lorry container in Essex in October 2019.’
The Independent, 23rd January 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Extensions to the Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Regime – Family Law Week
‘Matthew Moore, director of Infolegal, advises family lawyers of their obligations under anti-money laundering regulations following changes [to the] wording of what constitutes taxation advice.’
Family Law Week, 24th November 2020
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
Unexplained Wealth Orders: Suspected money launderer gives up £10m of property – BBC News
‘Around £10m of property has been surrendered in a major victory against some of northern England’s most dangerous criminals. The apartments and homes were given up to the National Crime Agency by a Leeds businessman who investigators suspect of being a major money-launderer.’
BBC News, 7th October 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Furlough Fraud – The Coming Storm – 33 Bedford Row
‘On the 8th of July 2020 the first reported arrest took place in the West Midlands of a 57-year-old man suspected of “furlough fraud”. The arrest and search of his property has been reported widely in the national media. It was reported that following arrest the man had his computers, digital devices and documents seized in relation to an alleged £495,000 fraud. His bank accounts have been frozen.’
33 Bedford Row, 27th July 2020
Source: www.33bedfordrow.co.uk
Lawyers have become “de facto agents of Russian state” – Legal Futures
‘Lawyers have become “de facto agents of the Russian state” by helping to smooth the way of Russian money entering the UK, according to Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee.’
Legal Futures, 22nd July 2020
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Commerzbank fined £38m by UK watchdog for money-laundering failings – The Guardian
‘The UK’s financial regulator has fined Commerzbank £38m for money-laundering failures, including an “out-of-control” system for checking clients.’
The Guardian, 17th June 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Corporate failure to prevent abuses – Law Society’s Gazette
‘While debate rumbles on over the extension of ‘failure to prevent’ offences into the broad spectrum of financial crime, including fraud and money laundering, some have called for their introduction into an altogether different sphere: human rights.’
Law Society's Gazette, 6th April 2020
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Gambling firm Betway hit with record £11.6m penalty – BBC News
‘Online betting firm Betway has been hit with a record penalty of £11.6m for failings over customer protection and money-laundering checks.’
BBC news, 12th March 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Unexplained Wealth Order focuses on London mansion – BBC News
‘A high-security mansion on one of London’s most exclusive roads is the target of the UK’s latest use of Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWOs).’
BBC News, 10th March 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Tommy Adams ordered to repay £1.24m for dirty cash laundering operation – Crown Prosecution Service
‘Thomas “Tommy” Adams has been ordered to repay £1,243,270.75 for his part in a dirty cash laundering network. Adams ran a money laundering operation with his associates, which was foiled in 2014 when undercover police heard him discussing the illicit activity at a central London café.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 27th February 2020
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
