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CPS authorises charges against NCA officer

Malcolm McHaffie, Head of the Crown Prosecution Service Special Crime Division, said: “We have authorised Merseyside Police to charge National Crime Agency officer Paul Chowles with 15 offences relating to the alleged theft of 50 Bitcoin, worth nearly £60,000 in 2017, during an investigation into…
Press Release Fraud and economic crime CPS

CPS statement on sentencing of Kyle Clifford

Kyle Clifford, who murdered Carol, Louise, and Hannah Hunt at their home in Bushey on 9 July 2024, has been jailed for life.
Press Release Violent crime CPS Thames and Chiltern

Four people jailed for one of the largest money laundering cases in the UK

Four men have been sentenced today (Friday 7 March 2025) in relation to a £266 million money laundering operation.
Press Release Fraud and economic crime CPS

The Crown Prosecution Service charging statement on alleged Liverpool City Council related bribery and public office misconduct case

Robin Weyell, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor said: “The CPS has reviewed a full file of evidence from the Merseyside Police and has authorised the investigation team to charge 12 people with 12 offences related to bribery and misconduct in public office.“The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all…
Press Release Fraud and economic crime CPS

Crossbow murderer convicted of rape during brutal attack on family

A man who brutally murdered a mother and her two daughters has now been found guilty of rape.
Press Release Violent crime CPS Thames and Chiltern

‘Silly boy’ ordered to pay back ill-gotten gains

A man who told police ‘I’ve been a silly boy’ after being arrested for money laundering and tax evasion will hand over a property worth six figures after agreeing to a Consent Order to recover the proceeds of crime. Christopher Edwards, 72, of Abergavenny in Wales was given the Civil Recovery Order during a hearing in the Royal Courts of Justice today.
News Item Proceeds of crime CPS

Woman admits gross negligence manslaughter of four paddleboarders

Nerys Lloyd, 39, has pleaded guilty to the gross negligence manslaughter of four paddleboarders who died during an organised tour in Pembrokeshire in 2021.
Press Release CPS

PhD student found guilty of raping 10 women

A PhD student from University College London has been convicted of drugging and raping 10 women in China and the United Kingdom.
Press Release Sexual offences CPS London South

Four people convicted of one of the largest money laundering prosecutions in the UK

Four defendants have been convicted today (Tuesday 4 March 2025) in relation to a £200 million-plus money laundering operation.
Press Release Fraud and economic crime CPS

Operation Stovewood: Men convicted of sexually abusing two young girls in Rotherham

Three men who committed child sex abuse offences against two young girls in Rotherham more than a decade ago have been convicted. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) prosecuted Romauld Houphouet, 37, Absolom Sigiyo, 41, and Jacek Brzozowski, 35, following an investigation by the National Crime…
Press Release Sexual offences CPS

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Media protocol

To ensure greater openness in the reporting of criminal proceedings, the CPS, the police and media representatives developed a joint protocol for working together. We are currently in the process of updating the protocol.

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