Local or foreign businessmen who are involved in a business crime case are advised to receive the legal advice of our business crime solicitors. Our specialists can represent you in any business crime case, such as fraud allegations or bribery and corruption. If you find yourself accused of different frauds, it is best to ask for suitable help because our team can make a full analysis of your case, in order to give the best possible approach in the court of law.
 

Our business crime solicitors have experience in varied business crime cases and they can provide you with legal assistance and representation in the following:
 

Business crimes, such as money laundering or fraud cases, are also investigated in the United Kingdom by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This institution has the legal power to issue fines for companies suspected of financial misconduct. FCA can impose financial penalties, issue warning notes, or decisions that will be enforced on the company. It can also withdraw the company's authorizations. In the situation in which your company was fined by FCA, it is advisable to receive legal representation from our business crime solicitors in London. Here is an infographic with extra details:
 

Persons involved in the above above-mentioned crime cases should know that our business fraud solicitors can provide assistance in any case. Our team can also offer their input when the police or other authorities would like to address to these persons to investigate a corporate crime in which the company or representatives of the company may be involved. Natural or legal persons can address to our attorneys when they think they may be prosecuted for such a crime, or when they have been charged with a business crime. Our business crime solicitor can offer assistance throughout this process by offering recommendations for the interview with the authorities, helping you apply for bail, and by preparing the trial or negotiate upon the case. 

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A fraud offence in the UK means any act which results in returns due to illegal activities as mentioned in the Fraud Act 2006. Fraud by abuse of position, fraud by failing to disclose information, and fraud by false representation are criminal acts that are punished with imprisonment in the UK. The intention of gaining material advantages or of other matters for personal reasons or for someone else is definitely a fraud act.

If you are being accused of fraud, we strongly recommend you seek legal advice from our business crime solicitor who has experience in such matters. Having a good defence and giving full sustenance upon your innocence in the court of law is part of your release from fraud charges.

We remind you of the support of our fraud solicitors in London who can represent you before the courts when you have problems with the law. It is important to know your rights and to act accordingly in order to regain your freedom and get rid of the charges. We are here with optimal defence strategies for your case.

Money laundering is a criminal conduct where a person uses certain financial institutions to disguise the original possession and control of different assets gained through criminal activities. If you have been accused of money laundering in the UK, we suggest you ask for legal representation from our business fraud solicitors. They can analyze the circumstances and the charges, looking for breaches and a correct approach in front of the prosecutors and magistrates.
 

Corruption is a widespread problem with important implications, where people from different social backgrounds offer particular awards to gain all kinds of benefits, money or assets. Numerous cases involve politicians and businesspersons worldwide. Regarding the UK, if you have been accused in a corruption case, you should solicit immediate help and legal advice from our business crime solicitors. They can assist the accused individuals kept in police custody or they can support them starting from the first hearing in the court of law.

Institutions or persons in the UK can be unfairly accused of corruption offences, which is why our team of financial crime lawyers with a solid background in such situations will try to remove such charges in a lawful and moral act, with truthful proof.
 

In the cases where companies in UK are dealing with fraud accusations, the prosecution in UK can solicit confiscation orders. These can be issued by the courts of law once the case has been presented and if the offenders involved are found guilty of fraud. The confiscation of assets is done for particular crimes in UK and the aim is to recover the amount of money illegally gained. If you find yourself accused of fraud or if you are dealing with confiscation orders in UK, we strongly recommend you get in touch with our business crime solicitor.
 

Companies and directors facing fraud or corruption accusations need to ask for legal support before any move or decision. Business crimes in UK are considered extremely serious and the authorities continue to fight against them through varied methods. Instead of dealing with misunderstandings in your case, you should get legal support from our team of advisors. Let us handle your situation from a legal point of view for the best possible result.

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Apply for bail with our business crime solicitors in London

Our financial fraud solicitors are at your disposal with complete legal advice and support when applying for bail. This is a serious procedure that can be entirely handled by one of our criminal lawyers in London, no matter the situation you are confronting. Persons involved in business crime investigations and kept in police custody will have to appear in the court of law where the bail is established, but right after the Prosecution Service makes a series of verifications.

In some cases, police bail might come with different conditions, such as not leaving the country or getting in touch with particular persons that might be involved in the case. It is important to know that the authorities have the right to refuse the bail and send the offender back to police custody. Instead of dealing with such an unwanted situation, you should solicit immediate legal advice, if arrested by the police. You also have the right to medical supervision and help, while you are advised to answer no questions at the police, at least until your business crime solicitor gets in touch with you.

We mention that the bail application can be made by one of our legal advisors, as soon as they take your case and represent you in front of the authorities. Serious offences like business crime offences must be treated accordingly, with comprehensive legal assistance offered by one of our legal representatives.
 

Support for employee fraud

Business owners might confront other unpleasant situations that can involve their employees. Bribery schemes, procurement frauds, inventory theft, theft of cash, commission fraud, or worker’s compensation fraud are part of the employee fraud category and offences often met in the business climate. In some cases, such frauds cannot be detected for years, meaning that criminals cover their tracks quite well. However, if you, as a company owner, have suspicions regarding the employees, and if you believe that specific documents can clarify the situation, you should ask for legal help from our business crime solicitors. These are serious crime cases that can send an offender to years of imprisonment if found guilty. Please talk to our financial fraud solicitors and find out more about how we can help from a legal point of view.

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Legal authorities managing the investigation of business crimes in UK

The responsibility for the investigation and prosecution of business crime in UK is shared between three specialist agencies: the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Office of Fair Trading (OFT), and the Serious Fraud Office (SFO). Additionally, serious frauds investigated by the police and tax frauds that are investigated by Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs are cases in which prosecutions are unfolded by the Crown Prosecution Service Central Fraud Division. 

The UK is engaged in developing a successful modernization of its anti-corruption laws starting in 2007. After that, the Bribery Act 2010 came into force on 1 July 2011. Simultaneously with the legislative reform, the Serious Fraud Office’s investigative resources were being directed towards coping with conceptions of historic potentially corrupt conduct, seen through the antiquated pre-existing legislation. Thereupon, the number of complex prosecutions appeared to correspondingly diminish. 
 

Is mail fraud a business crime?

Yes, mail fraud is part of the business crime category because it involves financial fraud. Mail fraud falls into two categories:

• Mailing of a letter.
• Scheme to defraud.

In both cases, the idea is simple: offenders are preparing a fraud strategy involving people who are asked for personal data. Here are some cases of fraudulent emails that you should avoid:
 

•  Fake renovations - Old people may receive home inspection offers at costs that do not reflect reality. Once the payment is made, the work is not done.
• Irrevocable offers - Promises of earnings in exchange for personal data are other types of mail fraud. Victims are delighted with the amount of money they can receive if they pay a small fee or provide their bank account details. In reality, that account is fraudulent.
• Drugs sold via email - Another type of email fraud targets people interested in cheap drugs. They can receive personalized offers by email, with information on drug prices. An advance or even the full amount is required, but the medicines are not delivered.
• Real estate brochure - Victims fall into the trap of real estate deals, with properties or land that do not actually exist or are priced far above the market. If you encounter such problems, do not hesitate to discuss them with our business crime solicitor.
• Fake charities - Demanding money for charity is another type of business crime. Those who fall as victims are credulous people who are asked for a fee or a certain amount of money for charitable actions that do not really exist.
• Fake government agency letter - Another type of mail fraud that at first glance seems official involves the presentation of a letter to foreign businessmen. They are notified that they have to pay a certain fee to register the company. They may also be notified that they have to pay for a business license. You can avoid such pitfalls if you work with a lawyer who is experienced in business formation.

Therefore, mail fraud is a serious business crime for which fraudsters can face years of imprisonment. It is recommended to carefully analyze any type of email that requires a certain amount of payment or even personal data. This way you will avoid letting those who want to make money fall prey to you. In addition, for specialized legal advice, you can talk to our financial crime lawyers, whether you are a victim of mail fraud or have been charged with this crime.
 

Healthcare fraud - How can we help?

Have you been charged with healthcare fraud? Are you the victim of such a crime? It would be good to talk to our financial fraud solicitors. Healthcare fraud can involve a number of schemes by which fraudsters make a lot of money. Here are some examples:
 

• There are health insurance offers, with fixed or variable costs. The services presented in brochures, by e-mail, or by telephone do not exist in reality.
• Invoices may be sent for services that do not exist or are not covered.
• Healthcare fraud can also involve documents proving a false medical diagnosis in order to demand more money for treatments.
• Transportation benefits may be promised for non-medical purposes through healthcare fraud.

Whatever type of healthcare fraud you face, it is important to seek the legal help of financial crime lawyers. Both victims of this type of fraud and those accused of such a crime can be counseled from a legal point of view.
 

FAQ about business fraud solicitors

1. Can I get legal support if I’m not from London?
Yes, our business crime solicitors are at your service, regardless of the UK city you live in. We can handle your case and represent you in front of the authorities.

2. Can I get legal advice for money laundering cases?
Yes, our business crime solicitors can help offenders accused of money laundering in UK. Such accusations are extremely serious, just like the ones involving investment frauds, leading to many years of imprisonment.

3. Can I get help in a fraud case?
Yes, fraud by false representation and fraud by abuse of position are severe accusations for which you should solicit the support of your business crime solicitors. We have experience in this field and we can represent your interests from the beginning.

4.  Can I solicit help for corruption accusations?
It is strongly recommended to ask for legal advice in corruption cases. Such accusations will definitely stain the image of a person, especially if he/she has a special social status. Corruption accusations are considered extremely grave, so you should seek immediate legal advice and assistance from our business crime solicitors in London.

5.  Can I get help for bail applications in the UK?
Yes, if you have been arrested for business crime accusations, you should ask for the legal support of our criminal defence lawyers in London. Our team is experienced in bail applications and can also handle the conditions and the entire case before it is presented in the court of law. Feel free to talk to our legal advisors.

Below you can read interesting facts and statistics about crimes in the UK, provided by the Office for National Statistics for September 2020 – September 2021:
 

• A 27% decrease in the number of victims of violent crime has been registered.
• 5.8 million crimes in England and Wales have been recorded by the police.
• More than 333,000 offences have been recorded in February 2021.
• 666 homicide cases have been registered during the above-mentioned period.

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