Billionaire Bill Koch Wins $12m in Wine Fraud Case
Billionaire Bill Koch wins $12m in US court over fake vintage wine, vowing to expose fraud in the wine auction industry.
Category : Fraud
DWP Bank Monitoring Powers: What Pensioners and Claimants Need to Know
DWP publishes guidance on new bank monitoring powers under EVM, targeting benefit fraud with strict limits on data sharing.
Delivery driver admits stealing £4,000 worth of Ozempic from wholesaler
Delivery driver Peter Daniel admitted stealing £4,000 worth of Ozempic from a wholesaler to treat an eating disorder. He will be sentenced on July 28.
Russian Tanker Captain Charged After Royal Marines Seize Vessel
Ajay Pant, 38, captain of the sanctioned Russian tanker Smyrtos, has been charged with breaching Russia sanctions after Royal Marines and NCA officers seized the vessel in the English Channel.
Driver Jailed After Crash Exposes £80k Cocaine in Car Boot
Paul Lord jailed for three years after crash led police to find £80k cocaine in his car boot on family trip to Devon.
Killer of Henry Nowak and Relatives Face New Weapons Charges
Vickrum Digwa, who murdered Henry Nowak, appears in court with his father and brother on weapons charges related to December 2025.
Katie Price Under Fire for Fraud Links and Promotions
Katie Price faces criticism for promoting a forex scam, losing fans thousands, and continuing to work with a convicted fraudster, amid her husband's Dubai arrest.
Ex-DJ Jailed for £40m Fake Aircraft Parts Scam
Ex-DJ jailed for £40m global fraud selling fake aircraft parts from his Surrey garage, affecting airlines worldwide.
Elderly Surrey Woman Loses £1,700 Life Savings in Courier Scam
An 80-year-old Surrey woman lost £1,700 life savings in a courier scam after fraudsters posing as government officials tricked her into handing over cash.
UK Fans Risk £100 Fines for 11pm Rule Breach During World Cup
Football fans watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the UK could face £100 fines or TV confiscation if they breach noise laws during night hours from 11pm to 7am.
Fugitive Fraudster Finally Jailed After 13 Year Run
Nicholas Rossi, who faked his death and fled to Scotland, sentenced to at least five years for 2008 rape in Utah.
Postman Jailed for £200k Illegal Streaming Scheme
Postman Michael Barrow jailed for 38 months for £200k illegal streaming scheme targeting Sky, BT and TNT sports.
Ex-Tata Steel Worker and Son Jailed for Cocaine Supply
A former Tata Steel worker and his son were sentenced to prison for running a cocaine supply operation, even conducting business on Christmas Day. Police seized drugs and cash in raids.
Woman posing as girl, 12, marks 38th birthday in prison
Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira, accused of conning families by pretending to be a 12-year-old girl, celebrated her 38th birthday in prison while facing fraud charges.
Ex-UBS Trader Kweku Adoboli Detained for Deportation After 25 Years in UK
Former UBS trader Kweku Adoboli, convicted of £1.8bn fraud, detained for deportation to Ghana after 25 years in UK.
Olympic Sprinter CJ Ujah Charged in Cryptocurrency Fraud Case
British sprinter CJ Ujah charged with conspiracy to defraud in cryptocurrency scam investigation; bailed until May hearing.
Argos Shoppers Warned to Follow 3 New Rules Amid Scams
Hackers are targeting Argos accounts using leaked data, leading to a surge in fraudulent orders. City of London Police urges shoppers to reset passwords, enable 2-step verification, and avoid saving bank details.
Scratchcard Winner Must Pay 100k To Colleague After Court Ruling
Two men jailed for claiming £4m National Lottery scratchcard prize using stolen debit card details; ordered to pay £100k compensation.
Josh Wander of 777 Partners Indicted on Fraud Charges
Josh Wander, co-founder of 777 Partners, indicted in New York for alleged $500m fraud scheme involving soccer clubs and other assets.
McAfee Antivirus Scams Exploit Fear with Fake Renewal Emails
Criminals send fake McAfee renewal emails with urgent warnings and discounts to steal personal data. Learn how to spot and report these scams.
Warning to Blue Badge Users as Fines Issued in Wales
Three people in Rhondda Cynon Taf have been prosecuted for blue badge misuse, including two using badges of deceased individuals and one fake badge, resulting in fines over £1,400.
Tech Expert Loses £70,000 in Phone Scam
Tom Honeyands, known as The Tech Chap, lost £70,000 after a phishing call. He warns others to be cautious about sharing personal details online.
Driving Test Fraud Surges on Social Media, BBC Investigation Finds
BBC uncovers 600+ social media accounts offering UK driving licences without tests, as fraud cases treble to over 2,000 in five years.
Man Jailed for Staged Sydney Jewellery Store Robbery in £1.4m Insurance Fraud
Shanel Tofaeono jailed for staging Sydney jewellery store robbery in £1.4m insurance fraud plot, tying up terrified employee.
HMRC Issues Urgent Warning Over New Tax Rebate Scam Targeting Britons
HMRC warns of scam text offering fake £276.74 tax refund; do not click links, report to 60599 or phishing@hmrc.gov.uk.
59,000 Tonne Fly-Tipping Sparks Criminal Investigation
Criminal investigation launched after 59,000 tonnes of household rubbish fly-tipped in Nottinghamshire woodland near Ranskill.
Travel Agency AVG Travels Cancels China Flights, Exposes Customer Emails
AVG Travels cancels China holidays, strands 200+ customers, and exposes emails in data breach. Industry bodies suspend membership.
HMRC Warns Social Media Posts Could Trigger Tax Investigations
HMRC warns social media posts showing extravagant wealth could trigger tax investigations if lifestyle doesn't match reported income.
One in 10 UK Girls Threatened With Nude Photo Sharing, Charity Warns
Barnardo's survey finds 1 in 10 UK girls threatened with nude photo sharing, with online misogyny becoming 'background noise' of growing up.
Serial Romance Fraudster Jailed For Seven Years In Inheritance Scam
Gemma Kingsley, 50, jailed for over seven years for conning men out of £150k by lying about an £80m inheritance.
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