February 2, 2026
The latest edition of the Fraud Newsletter is out now, summarising key developments in fraud and financial crime in January 2026, including:
• The SFO’s power to enforce a DPA after its expiry.
• Convictions in a string of SFO and FCA cases.
• A case on whether gold pieces in a video game fall within the definition of “property” under s.4 of the Theft Act 1968.
• Legislative updates including the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (Commencement No. 7) Regulations 2026, the Sentencing Act 2026, and the Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2026
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