Fraud Newsletter No. 66 April 2022

May 4, 2022

Fraud Newsletter 66- April 2022


CASES

Ransomware injunctions: private hearing for prohibitory and mandatory injunction banning publication of confidential information obtained in cyber-attack: Ince Group v Persons Unknown: [2022] EWHC 808 (QB). For an example of such an order see: XXX v Persons unknown Order: Claim No. QB-2022-001083 12 Apr 22. 

SCPO applications must contain name and address of the prosecutor and prosecuting authority, otherwise procedural irregularity: Shirley [2022] EWCA Crim 475 

S1 Fraud Act: failing to disclose income from subletting: Zeroual [2022] EWCA Crim 288 


SENTENCING AND CONFISCATION

Insolvency: failure to disclose assets to the OR: 2½ years after trial Boris Becker sentencing remarks: 29 Apr 22  

Matrimonial home in husband’s name – wife’s “contribution to the family” not irrelevant: 50% to wife: Lam [2022] EWCA Crim 448. 


BILLS, STATUTES & STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS

Nothing of moment. 


CONSULTATIONS, GUIDANCE, CIRCULARS AND REPORTS

Government Response to HoC Treasury C’tee Economic Crime: HC 145 (2 Feb 22); 28 Apr 22.  

Fiftieth Report – Bounce Back Loans Scheme: Folz Estimated £4.9B defrauded: Public Accounts C’tee: 20 Apr 22.  

Request for Mutual Legal Assistance in criminal matters: guidelines for authorities outside of the UK: Home Office: 1 Apr 22 


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