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MPs have called for a new investigation into Lloyds over an alleged cover-up regarding the mistreatment of small business customers by its HBOS unit.

The National Audit Office (NAO) has reported that there has been a huge increase in the amount of money lost as a result of fraud since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) recently published its latest annual bulletin on crime in England and Wales.

Online casino company ProgressPlay Ltd has been fined £1 million by the UK's Gambling Commission for failing to properly assess money laundering and terrorist financing risks.

The UK's Online Safety Act (OSA) 2023, which became law on 26 October 2023, imposes extensive new obligations on certain types of online service providers...

Neil Williams of business crime specialists Rahman Ravelli is cautiously optimistic about their possible introduction

Syedur Rahman of business crime solicitors Rahman Ravelli says the onus is on investors to do their homework and tread carefully.

Nicola Sharp of business crime solicitors Rahman Ravelli believes the research highlights a problem that needs addressing.

Restraint orders, issued by the Crown Court, are legal measures that prohibit specified individuals from handling their assets during a criminal investigation in England or Wales.

Last month, the SFO lost a case against three former executives of metals company Sarclad, which signed a DPA in 2016. Former Managing Director Michael Sorby

Yesterday was a significant day for the SFO as its Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) with Rolls-Royce PLC was given the seal of approval by Sir Brian Leveson.

Angelika Hellweger of Rahman Ravelli details how accusations against the software company have been resolved.

On 25 September 2015, prosecutors in Scotland announced the first application of the corporate offence of failing to prevent bribery under section 7 of the Bribery Act 2010. Due to self-reporting and extensive cooperation with the authorities, the case was settled with a civil recovery order under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and the defendant avoided a criminal prosecution.

No one could accuse the Serious Fraud Office of living a charmed life.

After many months of speculation, it was announced today that ICBC Standard Bank Plc ("Standard Bank") has become the first entity in the UK to enter into a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) with the Serious Fraud Office.

Yesterday saw the publication of Mrs Justice Andrews' judgment in the claim brought by the Director of the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) against Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation Ltd.

The economy may be stalling as a result of the pandemic but it's a buoyant time for criminals as they look to exploit the crisis for financial gain.