HMRC has reportedly brought its first-ever corporate prosecution under the failure to prevent the facilitation of tax evasion offence, almost eight years after the legislation was introduced in the Criminal Finances Act 2017....more
The recent conviction of London-based art dealer Oghenochuko Ojiri marks a watershed moment for financial crime enforcement in the UK's regulated sector. For the first time, a conviction has been secured under section 21A of...more
8/12/2025
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Art ,
Due Diligence ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Money Laundering ,
Popular ,
Risk Assessment ,
Sanctions ,
Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) ,
Terrorist Financing ,
UK
On 24 April 2025, the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) issued new guidance signalling a notable shift in its approach to corporate criminal enforcement. For the first time, the SFO has stated that if a company self-reports...more
4/25/2025
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Corporate Crimes ,
Corporate Misconduct ,
Deferred Prosecution Agreements ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Fraud ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Self-Reporting ,
Serious Fraud Office (SFO) ,
UK ,
White Collar Crimes
Identifying and reporting instances of potential market abuse is required under the Market Abuse Regulation ('MAR'). A firm must have effective arrangements, systems and procedures in place to detect and report suspicious...more