All news on the topic: Fraud

Authorities across Europe dismantled a massive cryptocurrency fraud and money laundering network, arresting nine suspects in a coordinated operation spanning Cyprus, Spain, and Germany.

An assessment of the money laundering risk facing the Isle of Man’s banking sector was a reflection of the “complex” and rapidly evolving crime landscape, the home affairs minister has said.

A 67-year-old woman from Tenby will appear in Crown Court this November for two historic offences of benefit fraud.

A North London midwife who fraudulently received £2,000 after forging GP sick notes been suspended despite her “deep regret”.

A criminal gang member who falsely claimed he was the father of eight Albanian children to get them UK citizenship has been jailed.

This is the inside story of an extraordinary and chaotic trial that will further fuel alarm about the potential scale of financial abuse against the elderly across the UK.

Victims of fraud by top managers of Freedom Holding Corp., controlled by businessman of Russian origin Timur Turlov, have refuted — including with documented proof — his claims regarding the criminal cases, in which he alleged that “the dispute concerns only individuals who had civil-law relations with each other,” thereby catching him in an outright lie.

Crime costs Britain £33 billion a year in treatment for victims, damaged or lost property, and preventative measures, according to analysis by the Tories.

UK households with £78,000 bank balances risk them being reduced to £0.

Fraudsters stole more than £629 million from UK consumers in the first six months of 2025, a 3% increase on last year, according to new figures from UK Finance.

Seven different types of cybercrime and fraud increased in prevalence in the North-East over the summer, according to data from the North East Regional Economic Crime Coordination Centre (RECCC).

A cowboy builder who defrauded dozens of customers out of more than £1.25 million is facing jail.

Two Chinese students living in Leeds have been imprisoned after exploiting a major loophole in Britain’s rail compensation system. Li Liu, 26, and Wanqing Yu, 25, amassed a staggering £156,743 by scamming the Delay Repay scheme over three years.

A prolific rogue trader who lured customers in with his "charm and charisma" has been found guilty of a £1.25m fraud.

A woman was set to appear in court to face fraud charges related to being a driving instructor.

When in December 2016 the government announced the nationalization of PrivatBank, Ukraine once again experienced a "banking Chernobyl."

A former chief constable is scheduled to appear in court after being charged with fraud and misconduct in public office.

Nigeria has deported 192 foreign nationals among the 759 suspects arrested during a December crackdown on a major cybercrime ring, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said in a statement.

A Kirklees councillor and former MP are among a group of people standing trial for fraud.

Citizens Advice has found that over seven million adults in the UK have been affected by a scam in the past year, with 20% of them experiencing significant financial loss.

A male migrant has avoided jail despite admitting to fraud after he used a female nurse’s identity to work in a hospital.

Contractors and suppliers of a "disaster" pet show in London, which faced widespread criticism for not attracting the promised 20,000 visitors, claim that the event organizer has now "vanished" and left behind £200,000 in unpaid bills.