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Showing 21 - 30 of 65 results for crime type "Fraud and economic crime" & area "CPS"

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Organisations must prepare now for new fraud prevention law

Large organisations across England and Wales need to finalise preparations for a new fraud prevention law that comes into force on 1 September 2025.The reminder comes as the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) today published joint updated guidance for prosecutors…
Press Release Fraud and economic crime CPS

Essex lorry deaths: Ringleader of people-smuggling operation has time added to sentence for failing to pay back Confiscation Order

The ringleader of a people-smuggling operation which led to the tragic deaths of 39 Vietnamese men, women and children in Essex, has had his sentence extended for failing to pay back his Confiscation Order.Ronan Hughes, 45, was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment at the Old Bailey in February 2021…
Press Release Proceeds of crime Fraud and economic crime CPS

Former NHS worker sentenced for multiple COVID 19 vaccination records fraud

A former NHS worker was sentenced today (Friday 18 July 2025) guilty for conspiring to create hundreds of false COVID-19 vaccination records.Wayne Knight, 40, a Senior Healthcare Worker at North East London NHS Foundation Trust pleaded guilty to fraud by misrepresentation and money laundering…
Press Release Fraud and economic crime CPS

Ex-NCA officer jailed for theft of 50 Bitcoin now worth £4.4m during investigation into crime on dark web

Former National Crime Agency officer Paul Chowles has been jailed for stealing 50 Bitcoin - now worth around £4.4m.
Press Release Fraud and economic crime CPS

Fake medical practitioner jailed for causing harm during multiple male circumcision operations

A fake medical practitioner who carried out a number of unsafe and illegal circumcisions causing lasting harm has been imprisoned today (15 July 2025) Mohammed Alazawi, 54, has been convicted of 40 offences which include multiple counts of fraud, wounding with intent, administering and…
Press Release Fraud and economic crime CPS

Criminal who laundered money for romance scammers jailed

A man who laundered more than a million pounds gained from a sophisticated romance fraud operation that devastated vulnerable victims has been jailed.
Press Release Fraud and economic crime CPS

Former senior staff at E.ON and British Gas jailed for accepting bribes

Former senior staff members at two leading energy firms have been jailed for accepting over £2 million pounds worth of bribes in exchange for commercial contracts.
Press Release Fraud and economic crime CPS

Four imprisoned for demolition industry corruption worth over £600,000

Four people have been found guilty (12 February 2025) of corruption within the demolition industry.
Press Release Fraud and economic crime CPS

UPDATED WITH SENTENCE Man jailed for defrauding Leeds City Council out of small businesses grants during Covid

A man has been jailed for defrauding Leeds City Council out of more than £710,000 which was meant to support small businesses during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Press Release Fraud and economic crime CPS

Man who created ‘one-stop shop for phishing’ jailed

A man responsible for running a global phishing service, used by scammers to trick people into handing over their details, has been jailed.Zak Coyne, 24, used his technical expertise to facilitate extensive fraudulent conduct worldwide by creating and running a subscription-based service for…
Press Release Fraud and economic crime CPS

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