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Fraud & Cybercrime · City of LondonCrime group jailed for smuggling £30m cash to UAE
Members of a crime group have been sentenced for smuggling nearly £30 million in cash to the United Arab Emirates. The operation involved using suitcases on Emirates flights and corrupt staff at Manchester Airport. Several individuals received prison sentences ranging from suspended terms to seven-and-a-half years.
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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.
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LatestOrganised crime group jailed for 40 years over people smuggling
Five members of an organised crime group have been jailed for a combined total of almost 40 years for people smuggling and money laundering. The group facilitated the illegal entry of Vietnamese migrants into the UK and laundered over £1.6 million.
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LatestFive jailed for £1.6m people smuggling and money laundering
Five individuals have been sentenced to a total of almost 40 years in prison for their roles in a people smuggling and money laundering operation. The group facilitated the illegal entry of Vietnamese migrants into the UK, laundering over £1.6 million.
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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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Enfield man pleads guilty to encouraging sexual offences
Darren Conway, 52, from Enfield, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges including assisting or encouraging sexual offences, sexual assault, voyeurism, and possessing an extreme pornographic image. He is due to be sentenced in October.
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LatestAndrew Doran jailed for 18 years over £18m cocaine plot
Andrew Doran, 42, has been sentenced to 18 years imprisonment for his involvement in importing cocaine with an estimated street value of £18 million. The operation was part of the National Crime Agency's response to the takedown of the EncroChat platform.
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