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Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/a-fraud-on-a-grand-scale-confirms-the-existence-of-implied-honesty-in-commercial-contracts/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/awareness-of-a-representation-not-required-for-the-tort-of-deceit/ The Privy Council was recently asked to answer the following question: Is it a requirement of the tort of deceit that the claimant is consciously aware of the representations on which the claim is based? Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:00:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/awareness-of-a-representation-not-required-for-the-tort-of-deceit/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/supreme-court-decision-on-equitable-compensation-and-fiduciary-duties/ Angelika Hellweger explains that there is no fixed rule that equitable compensation must be valued at the date of trial, and fiduciary duties may still be owed, even if there are no fiduciary powers. Tue, 02 Dec 2025 07:16:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/supreme-court-decision-on-equitable-compensation-and-fiduciary-duties/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/corporate-fraud-and-quincecare-do-agents-have-authority-to-use-a-company-to-commit-fraud-/ Syed Rahman explains the latest Quincecare case, and how it might affect obligations on banks in future corporate fraud cases. Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:00:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/corporate-fraud-and-quincecare-do-agents-have-authority-to-use-a-company-to-commit-fraud-/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/fraud-or-forbidden-tactics-between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place/ Syed Rahman explains the difficult choice between allowing a claimant to benefit from illicit evidence, and letting a defendant accused of fraud to escape an apparently strong case against him. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:01:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/fraud-or-forbidden-tactics-between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/fraudulent-misrepresentation-how-false-promises-unravelled-investment-in-a-tech-start-up/ Nicola Sharp explains why this case in fraudulent misrepresentation was successful, awarding a British businessman £4.6 million in damages. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:08:39 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/fraudulent-misrepresentation-how-false-promises-unravelled-investment-in-a-tech-start-up/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/-sloppy-aml-checks-can-amount-to-dishonest-assistance/ Nicola Sharp explains why anti-money laundering checks must be carried out thoroughly in any organisation. Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:02:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/-sloppy-aml-checks-can-amount-to-dishonest-assistance/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/enforcement-proceedings-stalled-while-the-uk-courts-decide-if-fraud-is-at-play/ Nicola Sharp looks at the reasons why the UK courts recently granted an anti-enforcement injunction to pause proceedings in the US. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:39:48 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/enforcement-proceedings-stalled-while-the-uk-courts-decide-if-fraud-is-at-play/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/forged-documents-and-mistaken-payments-but-restitution-is-not-automatic/ Nicola Sharp explains how a company can defend the receipt of mistaken payments if it acts in good faith. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:12:42 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/forged-documents-and-mistaken-payments-but-restitution-is-not-automatic/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/art-fraud-a-recent-case-emphasises-that-providing-documents-to-prove-the-provenance-of-ancient-artefacts-is-fundamental/ In a recent case a judge struck out the defendants’ defence as they failed to comply with their disclosure obligations. Mon, 09 Jun 2025 02:24:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/art-fraud-a-recent-case-emphasises-that-providing-documents-to-prove-the-provenance-of-ancient-artefacts-is-fundamental/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/commercial-court-allows-proceedings-to-continue-to-discover-if-a-judgment-was-obtained-by-fraud/ The Federal Government of Nigeria (Nigeria) has been allowed to pursue its proceedings to set aside a default judgment granted on 9 November 2018. Wed, 21 May 2025 02:43:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/commercial-court-allows-proceedings-to-continue-to-discover-if-a-judgment-was-obtained-by-fraud/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/fraudulent-trading-supreme-court-clarifies-who-may-need-to-contribute-to-a-company-s-liquidation/ The Supreme Court has handed down a decision in Bilta (UK) Ltd (in liquidation) and others v Tradition Financial Services Ltd [2025] UKSC 18, which clarifies the parties who are liable to contribute to a company’s insolvency, in the event that the company had the intent to defraud its creditors. Tue, 20 May 2025 10:50:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/fraudulent-trading-supreme-court-clarifies-who-may-need-to-contribute-to-a-company-s-liquidation/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/deceit-claim-fails-against-a-wealth-manager-for-losses-of-50m-in-investments/ The COVID-19 pandemic had a serious negative impact on markets, which in turn led to a number of investments performing worse than had been expected. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:08:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/deceit-claim-fails-against-a-wealth-manager-for-losses-of-50m-in-investments/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/limitation-in-fraud-claims-the-extent-to-which-deliberate-concealment-can-postpone-the-running-of-time/ In a recent case, the High Court considered the issue of limitation in allegations of fraud. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:51:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/limitation-in-fraud-claims-the-extent-to-which-deliberate-concealment-can-postpone-the-running-of-time/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/using-the-tort-of-unlawful-means-conspiracy-to-crack-down-on-rogue-traders-/ In a recent case, Domestic & General Group Limited (D&G), an insurance company, has successfully challenged rogue traders using the tort of unlawful means conspiracy. Sun, 03 Nov 2024 07:25:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/using-the-tort-of-unlawful-means-conspiracy-to-crack-down-on-rogue-traders-/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/authorised-push-payment-fraud-a-guide-to-the-new-regulations-around-mandatory-reimbursemen/ Authorised Push Payment fraud happens when someone deceives another person into transferring money away from their own account, and into an account controlled by the fraudster. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 12:39:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/authorised-push-payment-fraud-a-guide-to-the-new-regulations-around-mandatory-reimbursemen/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/court-of-appeal-decision-on-the-contractual-release-of-fraud-claims/ The Court of Appeal has ruled that a settlement deed compromises any further claims, including potential claims in fraudulent misrepresentation. Mon, 29 Jul 2024 12:11:45 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/court-of-appeal-decision-on-the-contractual-release-of-fraud-claims/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/-error-of-judgment-or-unlawful-means-conspiracy/ From a claimant’s perspective a claim in conspiracy can be a useful way of proceeding against multiple defendants. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 10:09:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/-error-of-judgment-or-unlawful-means-conspiracy/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/when-a-finding-of-mtic-vat-fraud-imports-dishonesty/ The High Court recently looked at the interesting question of whether or not a previous finding of fraud could ‘import’ dishonesty.[1] In many cases, dishonesty is an essential component to establishing a fraud. Tue, 21 May 2024 11:38:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/when-a-finding-of-mtic-vat-fraud-imports-dishonesty/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/hsbc-successfully-defend-1-3-billion-fraud-claim/ On Friday 26 April, Judge Robert Bright handed down judgment in a £1.3 billion fraud claim, after an eight week long trial, which started in February (see Christopher Bernard Upham and others v HSBC UK Bank plc [2024] EWHC 849 (Comm)) Ultimately, all of the claims against the bank were dismissed. Fri, 03 May 2024 11:09:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/hsbc-successfully-defend-1-3-billion-fraud-claim/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/problems-with-establishing-deceit-in-mis-selling-claims/ In Farol Holdings Limited & Ors v Clydesdale Bank PLC & Anor [2024] EWHC 593 (Ch) four SMEs brought a claim against Clydesdale Bank Plc arising out of fixed interest rate loans that the bank made to them between 2002 and 2010. Tue, 02 Apr 2024 09:40:41 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/problems-with-establishing-deceit-in-mis-selling-claims/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/reverse-summary-judgment-for-defendants-to-defeat-a-claim-in-deceit/ In a recent application, the Defendants were successful in establishing that the Claimant’s deceit claims were not arguable at trial. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:21:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/reverse-summary-judgment-for-defendants-to-defeat-a-claim-in-deceit/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/actions-in-fraud-can-a-party-limit-their-liability-in-the-contract-/ It is settled law that no exemption clause can protect a person from liability for his or her own fraud. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 08:37:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/actions-in-fraud-can-a-party-limit-their-liability-in-the-contract-/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/civil-fraud-significant-cases-in-2023/ In 2023, civil fraud cases were brought to the High Court, the Court of Appeal, the Privy Council and even the Supreme Court. Thu, 28 Dec 2023 11:39:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/civil-fraud-significant-cases-in-2023/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/remedies-for-dishonest-assistance-a-recent-court-of-appeal-decision/ Dishonest assistance is a claim that lies in equity in English law. Wed, 08 Nov 2023 01:05:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/remedies-for-dishonest-assistance-a-recent-court-of-appeal-decision/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/investigating-civil-fraud-the-role-of-forensic-accountants/ Forensic accountants investigate the financial records of a company or an individual to uncover evidence of misconduct or fraud. Tue, 03 Oct 2023 09:52:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/investigating-civil-fraud-the-role-of-forensic-accountants/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/enforcement-issues-in-civil-fraud-cases-and-how-to-overcome-them/ Claims in civil fraud face particular challenges with enforcement. Wed, 13 Sep 2023 08:52:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/enforcement-issues-in-civil-fraud-cases-and-how-to-overcome-them/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/use-of-ai-in-fraud-preventing-or-perpetrating/ AI is widely used in the financial sector to detect fraud. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 04:46:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/use-of-ai-in-fraud-preventing-or-perpetrating/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/to-what-extent-can-a-legal-opinion-obtained-by-the-defendant-amount-to-a-defence-to-the-charge-of-knowing-involvement-/ To what extent can a legal opinion obtained by the defendant amount to a defence to the charge of ‘knowing involvement’? Fri, 18 Aug 2023 06:20:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/to-what-extent-can-a-legal-opinion-obtained-by-the-defendant-amount-to-a-defence-to-the-charge-of-knowing-involvement-/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/when-shortcomings-complete-description-of-fund-s-investment-strategy-give-rise-liability-deceit/ Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli considers a case that underlines the importance of listing the full, specific nature of investments. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 11:30:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/when-shortcomings-complete-description-of-fund-s-investment-strategy-give-rise-liability-deceit/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/recovering-funds-from-a-fraudulent-investment-scheme-/ Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli details a case that emphasised how the quality of evidence can be central to a claimant’s successful recovery of funds. Tue, 18 Jul 2023 12:23:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/recovering-funds-from-a-fraudulent-investment-scheme-/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/remedies-for-knowing-receipt-can-the-beneficiary-cherry-pick-restitution-/ Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli assesses a case that focuses on a developing area of law. Tue, 18 Jul 2023 11:55:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/remedies-for-knowing-receipt-can-the-beneficiary-cherry-pick-restitution-/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/dishonesty-in-civil-fraud-/ Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli details a case where the focus was on the notion of dishonesty. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 12:33:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/dishonesty-in-civil-fraud-/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/setting-aside-a-judgment-obtained-by-fraud/ Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli details a recent case that focused on the grounds for taking such action. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 11:29:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/setting-aside-a-judgment-obtained-by-fraud/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/the-role-of-implied-misrepresentations-in-the-tort-of-deceit/ Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli details a case that illustrates the difficulty of succeeding in a claim for implied misrepresentations. Tue, 13 Jun 2023 02:43:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/the-role-of-implied-misrepresentations-in-the-tort-of-deceit/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/civil-fraud-and-summary-judgement/ Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli examines the judicial treatment of summary judgment in civil fraud claims The issue of fraudulent misrepresentations inducing a party to enter into a share purchase agreement once again came before the court in Clearcourse Partnership & Anor v Jethwa & Ors [2023] EWHC 1122 (Ch) On 11 May 2023, the High Court handed down its decision on an application for summary judgment and strike out for deceit or fraudulent misrepresentation. Tue, 23 May 2023 10:37:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/civil-fraud-and-summary-judgement/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/dishonesty-and-professional-trustees/ Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli assesses fraudulent breaches of trust and what amounts to ‘dishonesty’ for professional trustees. Fri, 12 May 2023 09:00:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/dishonesty-and-professional-trustees/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/bankers-trust-orders/ Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli details a case that considered the criteria for granting Bankers Trust relief outside of the jurisdiction. Tue, 25 Apr 2023 12:27:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/bankers-trust-orders/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/combat-public-sector-fraud-the-uk-government-s-updated-counter-fraud-profession-strategy/ The UK government can now argue that it is backing the statements it has made about tackling fraud with an injection of cash and some ambition. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 03:39:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/combat-public-sector-fraud-the-uk-government-s-updated-counter-fraud-profession-strategy/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/public-sector-fraud-a-way-forward-/ The government has announced a new strategy for tackling fraud in the public sector. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 09:00:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/public-sector-fraud-a-way-forward-/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/limitation-in-civil-fraud-how-cogent-should-a-claim-be-when-the-limitation-clock-is-ticking-/ Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli comments on a recent case in the High Court determining when a claim is time-barred in a civil fraud case. Tue, 11 Apr 2023 11:41:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/limitation-in-civil-fraud-how-cogent-should-a-claim-be-when-the-limitation-clock-is-ticking-/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/uk-fraud-levels/ Nicola Sharp, of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli, considers the statistics that show that UK fraud is back to pre-coronavirus levels. Wed, 05 Apr 2023 01:15:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/uk-fraud-levels/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/pleading-a-case-in-unlawful-means-conspiracy-new-guidance-from-the-high-court/ Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli outlines the main issues in a case that arose from an unlawful means conspiracy claim being brought. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 11:41:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/pleading-a-case-in-unlawful-means-conspiracy-new-guidance-from-the-high-court/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/summary-judgment-and-strike-out-in-civil-fraud-proceedings/ Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli outlines the key issues from two attempts this month to resolve cases in this manner. Mon, 27 Mar 2023 01:38:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/summary-judgment-and-strike-out-in-civil-fraud-proceedings/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/challenging-jurisdiction-in-a-claim-for-fraud/ Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli summarises a case where defendants sought to take proceedings out of the English High Court. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 10:55:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/challenging-jurisdiction-in-a-claim-for-fraud/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/how-to-decide-which-civil-fraud-action-to-pursue/ When alerted to suspected fraudulent activity against a business, which action do you advise the board to pursue against the perpetrator? Wed, 01 Feb 2023 07:09:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/how-to-decide-which-civil-fraud-action-to-pursue/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/privilege-a-reminder-of-the-fraud-exception/ Nicola Sharp details a case where the court considered the circumstances in which the fraud exception is applicable to privileged documents. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 11:09:34 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/privilege-a-reminder-of-the-fraud-exception/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/recovery-of-stolen-cryptoassets/ Syed Rahman of Rahman Ravelli considers how far the imposition of a constructive trust can go towards reimbursing victims of fraud. Thu, 26 Jan 2023 09:00:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/recovery-of-stolen-cryptoassets/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/settlement-agreements/ Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli details a case that emphasises the need to assess the wording of settlement agreements. Wed, 25 Jan 2023 09:00:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/settlement-agreements/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/offshore-trusts-recovering-money-that-appears-to-be-placed-out-of-reach/ Recently, the role of offshore trusts has attracted new scrutiny in the media. Mon, 23 Jan 2023 11:22:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/offshore-trusts-recovering-money-that-appears-to-be-placed-out-of-reach/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/defining-fraud-for-the-purpose-of-claiming-compound-interest/ Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli considers a case that shows the courts’ reluctance to expand the jurisdiction of equity to award compound interest in common law claims. In a recent summary judgment decision (Granville Technology Group Ltd (in liquidation) and others v Chunghwa Picture Tubes Ltd and others [2022] EWHC 3271 (Comm)), the High Court was asked to decide whether or not interest could be awarded on the compound basis under the court’s equitable jurisdiction. Mon, 23 Jan 2023 11:07:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/defining-fraud-for-the-purpose-of-claiming-compound-interest/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/company-personality-and-insolvency/ How is the function of a company’s separate personality altered by insolvency? Mon, 16 Jan 2023 08:00:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/company-personality-and-insolvency/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/whose-loss-is-it-anyway-the-consequences-of-paying-the-creditors-of-an-insolvent-company-in-alleged-breach-of-a-quincecare-duty/ The consequences of paying the creditors of an insolvent company in alleged breach of a Quincecare duty. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 02:27:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/whose-loss-is-it-anyway-the-consequences-of-paying-the-creditors-of-an-insolvent-company-in-alleged-breach-of-a-quincecare-duty/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/banks-are-saying-that-tech-giants-should-pay-for-the-financial-damage-caused-by-online-financial-fraud/ Nicola Sharp of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli considers their argument. Tue, 02 Aug 2022 10:22:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/banks-are-saying-that-tech-giants-should-pay-for-the-financial-damage-caused-by-online-financial-fraud/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/how-to-bring-a-civil-fraud-claim/ Syed Rahman of Rahman Ravelli outlines the procedures and the issues in civil fraud cases. Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:19:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/how-to-bring-a-civil-fraud-claim/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/fraud-professionals-are-largely-in-favour-of-making-the-reporting-of-it-compulsory/ Nicola Sharp considers the pros and cons of such an approach. Mon, 04 Oct 2021 11:15:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/fraud-professionals-are-largely-in-favour-of-making-the-reporting-of-it-compulsory/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/breach-of-trust-syed-rahman-of-rahman-ravelli-examines-what-constitutes-breach-of-trust/ Last month, a futures fund which is now in liquidation launched proceedings in the High Court against its asset manager and its officers. Wed, 11 Aug 2021 09:49:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/breach-of-trust-syed-rahman-of-rahman-ravelli-examines-what-constitutes-breach-of-trust/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/the-use-of-norwich-pharmacal-orders-in-tackling-art-fraud-and-theft/ Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli outlines a case that illustrates the circumstances when an NPO can be granted. Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:03:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/the-use-of-norwich-pharmacal-orders-in-tackling-art-fraud-and-theft/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/with-hsbc-facing-a-massive-fraud-claim-from-investors-in-a-disastrous-film-investment-scheme-nicola-sharp-examines-the-background-to-the-dispute-/ Hundreds of investors are involved in a £1.3 billion fraud claim against HSBC for losses caused as a result of the Eclipse Partnerships film investment scheme. Thu, 09 Jul 2020 12:15:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/with-hsbc-facing-a-massive-fraud-claim-from-investors-in-a-disastrous-film-investment-scheme-nicola-sharp-examines-the-background-to-the-dispute-/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/the-ever-evolving-application-of-legal-professional-privilege/ Nicola Sharp assesses a case that establishes that it is the duty of an auditor to gauge whether a document is protected by legal professional privilege. Mon, 06 Jul 2020 11:41:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/the-ever-evolving-application-of-legal-professional-privilege/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/civil-litigation-exception-to-the-without-prejudice-rule/ Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli considers a case that emphasises the protection offered by the without prejudice rules is not absolute. Tue, 23 Jun 2020 02:42:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/civil-litigation-exception-to-the-without-prejudice-rule/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/limits-on-bringing-civil-fraud-claims-in-multiple-jurisdictions/ Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli examines Federal Republic of Nigeria v Royal Dutch Shell & Others [2020]; a case that focused on where and when civil fraud claims can be brought. Mon, 08 Jun 2020 02:59:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/limits-on-bringing-civil-fraud-claims-in-multiple-jurisdictions/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/failure-to-comply-with-court-orders-regarding-disclosure/ The latest hearing in the case of the US $300million claim of Byers & Ors v Samba Financial Bank took place over three days at the end of February 2020. The Court handed down its judgment on 8th April 2020. Syedur Rahman considers the significance of the April 2020 judgment in Byers & Ors V Samba. Mon, 27 Apr 2020 10:39:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/failure-to-comply-with-court-orders-regarding-disclosure/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/how-to-prevent-workplace-fraud/ Recent research has found that half of all UK companies may have been affected by fraud or other economic crime in the past two years. Thu, 15 Mar 2018 11:53:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/how-to-prevent-workplace-fraud/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/vat-and-dubai/ VAT, it seems, has arrived in Dubai. Mon, 05 Feb 2018 03:21:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/vat-and-dubai/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/pensions-and-the-risk-of-fraud/ Official figures from ActionFraud, the national fraud reporting centre, report that £1.2 billion is lost to investment fraud every year in the UK. Mon, 31 Oct 2016 12:15:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/pensions-and-the-risk-of-fraud/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/all-over/ In announcing its decision, the SFO declared that “there were reasonable grounds to suspect the commission of offences involving serious or complex fraud’’, which has to be taken as a strong indicator that its investigators are convinced they haven’t got to the bottom of the matter. Fri, 17 Jun 2016 10:20:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/all-over/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/challenging-investment-fraud-allegations/ Very often we will be dealing with clients, individuals or companies pre-charge. Tue, 03 May 2016 03:01:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/challenging-investment-fraud-allegations/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/investment-fraud-and-the-importance-of-defence-case-statements/ Defence case statements are taking on increasing importance in criminal litigation. Tue, 03 May 2016 02:28:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/investment-fraud-and-the-importance-of-defence-case-statements/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/investment-fraud-and-dishonesty/ When it comes to defending investment fraud cases, you have to go back to basics. Tue, 03 May 2016 01:31:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/investment-fraud-and-dishonesty/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/going-to-ground/ When 14 people were arrested in 2015 over a suspected £78M landfill tax fraud, it put the issue of such taxation in the spotlight. Thu, 03 Dec 2015 03:26:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/going-to-ground/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/honesty-and-investment-fraud-prosecutions/ Investment fraud can take many forms, from selling of stocks and shares in companies that may or may not exist through to the latest newsworthy item, pension liberation. Thu, 03 Sep 2015 04:10:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/honesty-and-investment-fraud-prosecutions/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/fraud-large-organisations-and-the-individual/ With a town council now officially facing a fraud investigation, we examine what individuals in such a large body should do if they come under suspicion. Thu, 03 Sep 2015 03:27:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/fraud-large-organisations-and-the-individual/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/an-honest-investment-honestly-3/ Was that investment really a scam, was it really bound to fail? Mon, 22 Jun 2015 11:30:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/an-honest-investment-honestly-3/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/the-price-of-advice/ To great fanfare, the government announced in 2014 that reforms would come into effect giving us all greater freedom on what we do with our pension pots. Tue, 07 Apr 2015 10:50:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/the-price-of-advice/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/paying-attention-to-pensions/ In next month’s newsletter, we will examine major pensions issues facing independent financial advisors (IFA’s). Mon, 09 Mar 2015 09:56:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/paying-attention-to-pensions/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/source-of-the-problem/ An official report into outsourced public contracts has been damning about the lack of fraud prevention in the way they are devised and operated. Thu, 18 Dec 2014 04:23:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/source-of-the-problem/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/charitable-trust/ Charities are becoming targets for fraud, according to an official report. Wed, 24 Sep 2014 02:27:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/charitable-trust/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/vat-attack/ The European Union (EU) wants more cooperation between nations to combat VAT fraud. It is a reminder that such tax evasion is becoming more and more difficult to commit – at least if you want it to remain undetected. Tue, 29 Apr 2014 11:53:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/vat-attack/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/public-nuisance/ Last year, the UK’s public sector lost £2.3 billion to fraudulent purchasing practices. Procurement fraud is an area where the figures show there is a large problem. On an individual level, companies have to show they are serious about tackling it. Tue, 25 Feb 2014 10:27:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/public-nuisance/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/forced-out/ Royal Bank of Scotland has been at the centre of allegations that it forced troubled companies out of business for its own benefit. The allegations are, as yet, unproven. But here we take a look at them and examine the whole issue of fraud by false representation. Tue, 25 Feb 2014 10:23:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/forced-out/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/carbon-credit-fraud/ Carbon credit fraud is a phenomenon that is on the rise. Rahman Ravelli’s Aziz Rahman was asked to write about the subject for “Environment’’ magazine. In a version of the article here, he explains the latest developments. Thu, 30 Jan 2014 09:53:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/carbon-credit-fraud/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/on-the-up/ Investment fraud has jumped by 75% to hit a four-year high. Which means that there are a lot of people whose honesty and integrity is under investigation. It’s a statistic that no one will be celebrating, According to the latest figures, fraud is at its highest level in four years. Thu, 30 Jan 2014 09:47:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/on-the-up/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/one-the-up/ Investment fraud has jumped by 75% to hit a four-year high. Which means that there are a lot of people whose honesty and integrity is under investigation. Mon, 23 Dec 2013 01:06:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/one-the-up/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/red-card/ Mis-selling of credit card protection policies is the latest allegation of systematic wrongdoing to hit some of the largest banks. With £1.3 billion set to be paid out in compensation, the scandal raises even more doubts about the ethics of the banking industry. Mon, 28 Oct 2013 03:02:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/red-card/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/magnificent-7/ The Fraud Act 2006 will have been in force for seven years when 2014 begins. Aziz Rahman looks at the major changes it brought, the effects it has had on prosecutions and the duties it places on defence teams. Mon, 28 Oct 2013 02:49:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/magnificent-7/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/carpeted/ We’ve all seen the adverts. Great promises are made about how much you can save right now on a leather sofa, a plush new carpet or a stylish dining suite. Drastic price reductions, interest free credit and many other perks are all available as part of the offers, which seem to have a habit of ending on a Sunday or bank holiday Monday. Mon, 28 Oct 2013 02:43:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/carpeted/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/who-would-credit-it/ Carbon credit fraud is a new phenomenon that seems to be on the rise. But while carbon credits are a recent development, the tactics used in the fraud are nothing new. Wed, 28 Aug 2013 12:03:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/who-would-credit-it/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/atlantic-crossing/ Two Britons have been convicted of defrauding UK investors out of more than £80M, which was then laundered in the United States. Boiler rooms and money laundering are often close companions when such investment fraud is carried out. But the issue of guilt is not always so clear cut. Wed, 28 Aug 2013 12:01:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/atlantic-crossing/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/driving-the-message-home/ Many in the motor trade have come under the watchful eye of the authorities in recent years. Here, Aziz Rahman explains why it is vital that those in the industry make sure their legal affairs do not put them on the road to prosecution. Mon, 12 Aug 2013 03:14:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/driving-the-message-home/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/worth-the-risk/ Taking a risk-based approach to fraud and other financial crime is the only genuine option open to all professionals nowadays. So why take a chance? Mon, 22 Jul 2013 11:37:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/worth-the-risk/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/plain-to-see/ The National Health Service is seen by many as a huge, impersonal organisation with a huge budget and some flaws in its structure. Which, in the eyes of some unprincipled people, make it an ideal target for fraud. Mon, 22 Jul 2013 11:32:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/plain-to-see/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/bottling-up-trouble/ The recent case of a £5M wine fraud highlights the drink’s appeal to those looking to make unlawful gains. Which is why anyone dealing in wine needs to keep a clear head. Mon, 22 Jul 2013 11:28:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/bottling-up-trouble/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/don-t-bank-on-it/ Land bank fraud is on the rise, with many people having lost fortunes to it in the past decade. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:25:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/don-t-bank-on-it/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/on-the-money/ The auditors are often thought of as the ones who detect fraud in a company. Tue, 14 May 2013 05:44:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/on-the-money/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/conspiracy-to-defraud-and-conspiracy-to-cheat-2/ The National Fraud Authority estimated in its latest figures (January 2011) that fraud is costing the UK over £38 billion per year. We are certainly seeing an increase in heavyweight fraud allegations coming to charge. Over the last few years serious fraud allegations have been springing to the fore with predictable regularity. Fraud investigations range from the mundane exaggeration on a mortgage application to embezzlement by multi-nationals and wealthy businessmen on a global scale. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 05:18:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/conspiracy-to-defraud-and-conspiracy-to-cheat-2/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/breaking-up-the-financial-services-authority-fsa/ The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is being split into two later this year. But will the changes mean its duties will be carried out more effectively? Or will it be a case of new names, same old problems? Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:15:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/breaking-up-the-financial-services-authority-fsa/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/falling-victim-to-temptation/ Fraud by employees often goes undetected or unreported, for a variety of reasons. Wed, 13 Feb 2013 09:21:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/falling-victim-to-temptation/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/the-fraud-act-why-it-was-introduced-and-what-it-means-to-business/ It is five years since the Fraud Act 2006 came into force. In this article, Aziz Rahman of Rahman Ravelli and barrister Jonathan Lennon consider its importance. Fri, 07 Dec 2012 10:10:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/the-fraud-act-why-it-was-introduced-and-what-it-means-to-business/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/the-temperature-s-getting-hotter-boiler-rooms-are-on-the-rise/ Aziz Rahman examines their increase and explains that, quite often, not everyone inside the boiler room is as guilty as they may appear Fri, 05 Oct 2012 12:04:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/the-temperature-s-getting-hotter-boiler-rooms-are-on-the-rise/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/investment-fraud-driven-by-dishonesty/ Dishonesty is a major issue in every investment fraud prosecution. This article examines what constitutes dishonesty, how such an allegation can be disproved…and whether that is enough to avoid conviction Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:54:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/investment-fraud-driven-by-dishonesty/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/how-charities-can-keep-fraud-at-bay/ AZIZ RAHMAN, FOUNDER OF SERIOUS CRIME SOLICITORS RAHMAN RAVELLI, HAS HANDLED SOME OF THE BIGGEST AND MOST HIGH-PROFILE FRAUD AND BUSINESS CRIME CASES IN RECENT YEARS. Mon, 01 Oct 2012 03:57:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/how-charities-can-keep-fraud-at-bay/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/conspiracy-to-defraud-and-conspiracy-to-cheat/ If you are accused of conspiracy to defraud or conspiracy to cheat, it’s important that you know what steps to take. Fri, 17 Aug 2012 11:39:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/conspiracy-to-defraud-and-conspiracy-to-cheat/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/investment-fraud/ The Serious Fraud Office’s website displays a ‘taxonomy of fraud’ – an interactive pie-chart depicting 7 different areas of fraud. The sub-category of ‘investment fraud’ lists a number of different scams; bonds or boiler-room frauds, pyramid and Ponzi schemes, pension liberation frauds, land banking scams and so on. These are all just labels of course – the various schemes amount to no more than a sophisticated way of clever people stealing from naïve or greedy people. Tue, 22 May 2012 11:33:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/investment-fraud/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/mortgage-fraud/ It was shortly after the credit crunch hit us that we noticed a sharp increase in mortgage fraud prosecutions. That was simply because those schemes had been banking on the ever increasing property market. When the mortgage market collapsed and property values dropped banks were exposed and found a great deal of the money it had loaned over the boom years were not as firmly secured as they had been led to believe - this was especially true in the buy-to-let market. Thu, 03 May 2012 11:14:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/mortgage-fraud/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/bootlegging-and-duty-evasion-2/ The phrase 'bootlegging' is centuries old. It eminates from returning sailors who would hide alcohol in their boots - away from the sight of the duty men at the ports. Smuggling can of course take on many forms from simple 'booze cruise' overloads through to drugs, guns, counterfeited products and even people smuggling. We attempt here to look at a few frontier type offences both old and new. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 01:28:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/bootlegging-and-duty-evasion-2/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/financial-offences/ In this article we attempt to address some of the issues that often arise when a Defendant is charged with a 'financial offence'; e.g. conspiracy to defraud or cheat, fraudulent trading, false accounting, tax or duty evasion, MTIC (or Carousel ) frauds and the like. There is not the space here to look at each specific offence - instead we have made some general points about defending this type of case. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 01:11:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/financial-offences/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/fraud-act-2006/ Much of the 'old' law on fraud was to be found in the Theft Acts of 1968 and 1978 as well as some common-law offences (i.e. developed in case-law rather than by Parliament). Many of the statutory provisions led to technical arguments and difficulties in practical application. It was clear that the law on fraud needed updating and the Law Commission produced a report on the topic in 2002. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 01:09:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/fraud-act-2006/ https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/fraud-tax-evasion-and-money-laundering-2/ In this short article we highlight the increasing importance of tax fraud type offences and money laundering cases. Rahman Ravelli Solicitors specialise in the defence of Serious Fraud, Serious Crime, Asset Forfeiture, SOCA, Civil Recovery, MTIC, VAT, Money Laundering. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 01:03:00 GMT enquiries@rahmanravelli.co.uk (Rahman Ravelli) https://www.rahmanravelli.co.uk/expertise/civil-fraud/articles/fraud-tax-evasion-and-money-laundering-2/