UK fraud office can toast wealth order success, but tougher foes lie ahead
By Martin Coyle ( January 23, 2025, 13:48 GMT | Comment) -- The first use of a dirty-cash order by the UK’s fraud prosecutor was a resounding success, potentially giving it heart in its fight against white-collar crime. But in truth, it saw little pushback in its first application for an unexplained wealth order. Sterner tests lie ahead for the Serious Fraud Office if it wants to take on tougher opponents with assets bought with the proceeds of crime.UK fraud fighters will feel justifiably proud at seeing success in their first attempt to secure an "unexplained wealth order" to freeze the proceeds of dirty cash. ...
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