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Premier League's £10m frozen amid Sorare fraud probe
Fraud & Cybercrime—11 Sept 2026, 16:053 min readMore than £10 million of Premier League funds remain frozen as the National Crime Agency and Luxembourg authorities investigate its former fantasy football partner, Sorare.com, for alleged criminal conduct. The Premier League continued to receive funds until June 2025.Read more
Wandsworth hotelier jailed for £450k Covid loan fraudFraud & Cybercrime—10 Sept 2026, 12:063 min readA Wandsworth hotelier has received a suspended prison sentence for defrauding the government of £450,000 through fraudulent Covid support loan applications. Richard Courtenay made nine false applications for Bounce Back Loans, using the funds for personal gain. He was ordered to complete unpaid work and rehabilitation.
Erith woman sentenced for benefits fraudFraud & Cybercrime—8 Sept 2026, 12:052 min readGaye Graham, of Erith, has been sentenced for dishonestly claiming housing benefit and Employment and Support Allowance. She failed to declare her student status and receipt of student finance between November 2023 and April 2025.
Hotelier Richard Courtenay jailed for £450k Covid loan fraud
Fraud & Cybercrime—7 Sept 2026, 11:253 min readA London hotelier has been sentenced to a suspended prison term for fraudulently obtaining £450,000 in Covid 'bounce back' loans. Richard Courtenay pleaded guilty to fraud and money laundering charges and has repaid the full amount.
Welling mother ordered to repay £30,242 after Universal Credit fraud
Fraud & Cybercrime—2 Sept 2026, 18:054 min readA Welling resident has been sentenced for fraudulently claiming £30,242 in Universal Credit by falsely stating three children lived with her. Natasha Goshawk, 26, admitted failing to notify the DWP of changes affecting her entitlement. She received a suspended prison sentence and must repay the sum at £63 per month.
Hackney man jailed for stealing £92k meant for breast cancer charity
Fraud & Cybercrime—1 Sept 2026, 17:253 min readA Hackney man has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for defrauding Breast Cancer Now of nearly £92,000. Tameem Choudhury altered bank details to redirect funds meant for the charity into his own account.
Bexley man fined £1,278 for altering number plate
Fraud & Cybercrime—1 Sept 2026, 18:052 min readA Bexley man has been fined over £1,200 after admitting to tampering with his car's number plate in an attempt to evade road tax. Gregory Rowley pleaded guilty at Bexley Magistrates' Court and was ordered to pay the sum by September 24.
Wandsworth residents warned of doorstep census fraud
Fraud & Cybercrime—28 Aug 2026, 13:252 min readFraudsters are targeting homes in Wandsworth, posing as Home Affairs Officers and claiming to collect identification details for a census. They are using official-looking documents and biometric machines to obtain fingerprints and photo data.
Doorstep fraudsters seek fingerprints posing as Home Affairs Officers
Fraud & Cybercrime—28 Aug 2026, 12:462 min readResidents are warned about fraudsters posing as Home Affairs Officers who are calling at homes. They claim to be collecting identification details for a census, using official-looking documents and equipment to request fingerprints and photos.
Pimlico fraudster ordered to repay £494k for illegal subletting
Fraud & Cybercrime—28 Aug 2026, 07:053 min readA fraudster who illegally sublet a Westminster council flat in Pimlico has been ordered to repay nearly £500,000. Saeed Yasin Hosseini obtained the property in 2011 by falsely claiming he was single and living in temporary accommodation.
Elderly Aids Limited fined £190,000 for nuisance calls
Fraud & Cybercrime—27 Aug 2026, 09:252 min readElderly Aids Limited has been fined £190,000 by the Information Commissioner's Office for making almost 760,000 nuisance calls to elderly people registered with the Telephone Preference Service. The company ignored ICO requests and attempted to dissolve itself during the investigation.
Mitcham woman admits £16,000 Universal Credit fraud
Fraud & Cybercrime—14 Aug 2026, 17:264 min readA Mitcham resident has admitted fraudulently claiming Universal Credit by hiding savings over £16,000. Jane Turner, 66, pleaded guilty at Croydon Magistrates' Court on 7 August 2026. She remains on unconditional bail ahead of sentencing on 16 October 2026.