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- Fraud & Cybercrime · London
Hackney men convicted of £5,000 fake bank transfer scam
Two men from Hackney have been convicted of defrauding 10 people out of more than £5,000 using a fake bank transfer scam. The victims, primarily young men and students, were tricked into handing over cash after seeing a false confirmation on the fraudsters' phone.
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Fraud & Cybercrime · City of LondonPremier League's £10m frozen amid Sorare fraud probe
More 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.
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Lambeth man admits importing illegal zombie knives
Jonathan Soares, 20, from Lambeth, has pleaded guilty to 12 charges, including importing illegal zombie knives and fraud, at Inner London Crown Court. Police seized 650 weapons as part of the investigation.
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Fraud & Cybercrime · WandsworthWandsworth hotelier jailed for £450k Covid loan fraud
A 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.
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Fraud victims report lasting impact on mental health
Nearly two-thirds of fraud victims reported increased stress, and over half experienced negative impacts on their mental health, according to a survey by consumer group Which?. Unauthorised fraud and impersonation scams were the most common types.
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Fraud & Cybercrime · BexleyErith woman sentenced for benefits fraud
Gaye 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.
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Courts · GreenwichGreenwich woman ordered to repay £4,177 after imaginary carer fraud
A woman from Mottingham has been ordered to repay over £4,000 to Greenwich Council after defrauding the authority by claiming payments for a carer who did not exist. Tracy Stratton pleaded guilty to fraud at Woolwich Crown Court.
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Courts · City of LondonFraudster Nabila Habiby misses sentencing for pawning Edgar Davids' art
Nabila Habiby, who pawned 37 artworks belonging to former footballer Edgar Davids for £31,500, failed to attend her sentencing hearing on Friday. She claimed a concussion sustained in Belgium, but the judge deemed the medical evidence insufficient.
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LatestThree directors jailed for £70m tree-planting investment scam
Three directors of Ethical Forestry Ltd have been jailed at Southwark Crown Court for their roles in a £70 million investment scam. The scheme, which ran from 2008 to 2015, defrauded nearly 3,000 victims, who lost savings and pensions. The directors spent millions on luxury goods and properties.
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Fraud & Cybercrime · HackneyHackney man jailed for stealing £92k meant for breast cancer charity
A 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.
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Fraud & Cybercrime · BexleyBexley man fined £1,278 for altering number plate
A 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.
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Fraud & Cybercrime · WandsworthWandsworth residents warned of doorstep census fraud
Fraudsters 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.
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Fraud & Cybercrime · LondonDoorstep fraudsters seek fingerprints posing as Home Affairs Officers
Residents 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.
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Fraud & Cybercrime · WestminsterPimlico fraudster ordered to repay £494k for illegal subletting
A 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.
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Fraud & Cybercrime · City of LondonElderly Aids Limited fined £190,000 for nuisance calls
Elderly 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.
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Courts · EnfieldSix fined for blue badge misuse in Enfield
Enfield Council has successfully prosecuted six individuals for misusing blue badges. The fines, including victim surcharges and costs, total thousands of pounds for offences ranging from using badges of deceased persons to displaying photocopied permits.
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LatestImpersonation scam losses rise 10% to £3,516
Average losses to impersonation scams have risen by 10% in the past year to £3,516, according to Lloyds Banking Group. While overall reported cases fell by 3%, some types of scams, including those impersonating police, saw an increase.
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Crime Data · LondonSeven London-linked men feature on NCA's most wanted list
Seven men with connections to London have been named on the National Crime Agency's most wanted list. They are sought for a range of alleged offences including drug trafficking, money laundering, and a large-scale travel fraud.
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Courts · SouthwarkConwoman jailed for five years for £67,000 fraud and theft
Ariana Rose, 40, has been sentenced to five years in prison at Southwark Crown Court for a series of thefts and fraud offences. She stole items worth over £35,000 and defrauded victims of approximately £67,000.
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LatestAriana Rose jailed for five years after £35k house-sitting thefts
Ariana Rose, 40, posed as a house sitter to steal jewellery, silverware and family heirlooms worth £35,000 from homes in Warwickshire, Hampshire, Somerset and Suffolk. Warwickshire Police arrested her in November 2025 after finding stolen items in her car. She was sentenced at Southwark Crown Court.
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