United Kingdom: White Collar Crime, Anti-Corruption & Fraud

The SFO has agreed its first DPA in five years in relation to a failure by Ultra Electronics to prevent bribery in Oman and Algeria. The case provides a reminder of the importance of tailoring anti-bribery and corruption policies and procedures to the specific risks a company faces.

BCL Solicitors explores the psychological journey individuals face when confronted with HMRC investigations, particularly from the Fraud Investigation Service. The firm examines how taxpayer behaviour influences Schedule 24 penalties and the emotional stages people experience during tax investigations.

The Crime and Policing Act 2026 (CPA 2026), which received Royal Assent on 29 April 2026, will significantly extend corporate criminal liability from 29 June 2026...

In this Insight, Marcus Birch considers the case of CR Construction (UK) Limited v Barclays Bank plc [2026] EWHC 202 (TCC) which concerned an unsuccessful application by a contractor for an injunction restraining...

Scam factories in Southeast Asia have evolved beyond romance fraud to systematically steal brand identities through sophisticated digital impersonation. Using typosquatting, aesthetic mirroring, and bulletproof hosting infrastructure, criminal syndicates now clone trusted news outlets, luxury retailers, and financial institutions to execute large-scale intellectual property fraud that damages both consumers and global brands.

The decision confirms that where there is a compliant demand and no allegations/evidence of fraud, the court will not prevent a bank from fulfilling its obligations under such a bond

The High Court's decision in Kamal v Tax Policy Associates [2026] EWHC 551 (KB) has attracted considerable attention as the first judicial application...

Niall Hearty of Rahman Ravelli details the bank’s partial settlement of its role in the share trading tax scandal.

The Home Office has issued a communication to sponsors' Key Contacts and Authorising Officers, warning of ongoing phishing scams and reminding Sponsorship Management System...