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London Crime Briefing
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.
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Financial Conduct Authority
London Crime News has published 6 stories involving Financial Conduct Authority, from September 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
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Aviva calls for greater online fraud crackdown
Insurance giant Aviva is calling for increased cooperation between social media companies and insurers to combat ghost broking fraud. The company has seen an eight-fold rise in website takedown requests related to the scam, which often targets young drivers.
4 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 40 - Latest
Investment fraud reports surge 37%, with £991m lost in 2025
Reports of investment fraud have risen by 37% in the UK, with total losses reaching £991 million in 2025. The National Crime Agency is highlighting the warning signs as average losses now exceed £25,000, damaging victims' confidence in legitimate investments.
3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 61 · Hype 41 - Latest
Middle-aged individuals increasingly involved in money muling
Financial firms closed nearly 238,400 suspected money mule accounts in 2025, a significant increase from 2023. The Financial Conduct Authority noted a sharp rise in closures linked to customers aged 40 to 49.
3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 30 - Fraud & Cybercrime · City of London
FCA takes Hunter Jones to High Court over unauthorised activity
The Financial Conduct Authority has launched High Court proceedings against Hunter Jones, a property investment firm run by social media influencer Reece Mennie. The FCA is seeking to prevent the company from conducting regulated activities without authorisation and to compel it to return money to investors.
City of London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 53 · Hype 45 - Courts · City of London
Crispin Odey banned from finance industry after tribunal dismisses challenge
Former hedge fund manager Crispin Odey has been banned from the UK finance industry after an Upper Tribunal dismissed his challenge against the Financial Conduct Authority's decision. The tribunal found he lacked integrity and acted with 'arrogant entitlement'.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 77 · Hype 41 
Community Safety · City of LondonMartin Lewis charity partners with banks on suicide prevention
Martin Lewis's Money and Mental Health Policy Institute is launching a project with major banks including Barclays, HSBC, and Lloyds. The initiative aims to use financial insights to identify and support customers at risk of suicide. Pilot outcomes are expected in summer 2028.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 40