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Fraud Newsletter: February 2026

March 3, 2026
Fraud Newsletter: February 2026

The latest edition of the Fraud Newsletter is out now summarising key developments in fraud and financial crime in February 2026 including:

  • An important case on rights of anonymity in a DPA
  • A new case on when tainted gifts should be considered by the Crown Court
  • A big win for the ICO in the Court of Appeal
  • The Courts and Tribunals Bill severely restricting the right to trial by jury in complex cases
  • The latest developments in the SFO’s cases including London Mining and Patisserie Valerie
  • The latest FCA enforcement actions

Compiled by Faras Baloch, Andrew Herd, Francesca Kirby and Katie Bacon, this edition provides a comprehensive snapshot of the cases, guidance and enforcement actions shaping the fraud landscape.

Read The Fraud Newsletter here