Fraud & Criminal Investigations

Following on from our previous blogs on red flags and what we see in casework, in this article Raymond Davidson answers three key questions often asked when considering hidden assets in divorce cases.

Domain squatting, or cybersquatting, is a growing cyber threat where malicious actors register domain names (websites) that closely resemble well-known sites. Do you know how to keep safe?

The Home Office’s Annual Statistical Bulletin on asset recovery was released recently. Raymond Davidson, Forensic Accountant, summarises the main headline statistics.

As Forensic Accountants, we are frequently asked to consider hidden assets in both criminal matters and divorce/separation. This article highlights some of the ways in which assets can be hidden from a spouse and follows on from our summary of the red flags to look out for.

We are regularly instructed by spouses or their solicitors who suspect their partner is hiding assets. They want to understand their partner’s finances and determine whether any accounts have been manipulated or assets hidden, which could affect their financial settlement upon divorce or separation. This article highlights some of the red flags to look out for.

It was a pleasure to support the 2023 Proceeds of Crime Lawyers'​ Association (POCLA) Annual Dinner at The Banking Hall in London.

The financial services industry, Government and technology companies are working together to clamp down on financial scams, and you can do your bit to help.

Scammers who hide behind fake online dating profiles steal millions of pounds every year in romance fraud. We outline some of the red flags to look out for.

The Covid19 pandemic has placed considerable financial and operational pressure on businesses over the past 2 years and the cost-of-living crisis will only contribute to the number of fraud cases we are likely to see. Raymond Davidson talks about what has created this perfect storm.

This blog discusses the Kittle Principle, where HMRC may deny a taxpayer the right to deduct input VAT in relation to fraudulent transactions. Outlined are some common characteristics of VAT fraud and steps to take to protect your business.