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Conspiracy to Defraud Explained

Conspiracy to defraud cases are often among the most complex. The mention of the word conspiracy can cause real worry when a person faces prosecution or investigation.

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Nick Ives| Associate Director

What is a Conspiracy and how do I defend one?

Conspiracy is a pretty scary word, but just because you know somebody who is involved in criminal activity and you're associated with them, does that mean you're part of a conspiracy?

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Nick Ives| Associate Director

Conspiracy to Supply Drugs Cases: A "Catch-All" Approach

A black market dealing in the supply of drugs will exist for as long as drugs remain illegal. And so the battle between gangs supplying drugs and the authorities will continue to be waged

Graham Rishton| Alumni

Confidence frauds involving cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency confidence frauds are a big focus of police and prosecutors. Here our expert crypto-fraud lawyers explain how these cases work, what the law is, how to defend them, and what kind of sentence a person might get if they are convicted.

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Joseph Kotrie-Monson| Director

Cryptocurrency (& NFT) pump and pump scheme fraud

Our specialist crypotcurrency lawyers explain how 'pump and dump' fraud cases work

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Nick Ives| Associate Director

Fraudulent cryptocurrency investment schemes

Any investment type can be used as a front for a fraud, and the crypto/blockchain sector is particularly vulnerable. There’s excitement bordering on fever in the public about quick gains, but most people don’t even know what blockchain technology really is

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Caitlin Watson-Scoley| Solicitor

Cryptocurrency - money laundering

Money laundering through Cryptocurrency is on the rise. Money laundering is where money from any criminal activity, often referred to as the proceeds of crime, is then moved around or transferred in various ways to hide where the money has come from...

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Nick Ives| Associate Director

VAT Fraud Solicitors explain VAT Fraud, MTIC Fraud and Carousel Fraud

As long as UK businesses are required to act as tax collectors of VAT for the state, the system will be open to abuse. Usual estimates put the cost of MTIC fraud and carousel fraud at up to ten billion pounds each year.

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Nick Ives| Associate Director

Alcohol Tax Evasion: A loss to HMRC

The UK tax system places duty on alcohol at among the highest rates in the world. The origins of its duty system date back to the mid-1700s.

Graham Rishton| Alumni

Fraud by Misrepresentation. Section 2 of the Fraud Act - what does it really mean?

Being caught up in an investigation for fraud by misrepresentation can feel stressful and confusing. The fraud act offences have a wide scope and can affect ordinary, law abiding people. That particularly applies to section 2.

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Nick Ives| Associate Director

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