Burton Copelandís Mike Rainford who heads up an experienced business crime unit is be delighted to offer comment on either the act ñ or any related issues ñ money laundering, etc.
As you will be aware - The Fraud Act 2006 came into force earlier this year and is the first time that a single statutory fraud offence has been established. The act opens up new avenues for prosecuting fraudsters and as part of the Governmentís reform of the judiciary system, will eventually enable trials without jury in major and complex fraud.
The act will make it easier for companies to be prosecuted and incorrect statements made by an officer of a company, e.g. to make a financial gain, can become a criminal issue. The same applies to businesses who fail to disclose information and individuals who seek to abuse their position.
To combat the changing face of fraud in the age of technology, the act also creates two new offences aimed at technology fraud, namely obtaining services dishonestly (such as credit card details over the internet and fraudulently possessing articles) aimed at higher level fraudsters and criminal gangs that commit fraud on a mass scale.
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Comment on the 2006 Fraud Act
The Fraud Act 2006 came into force earlier this year and is the first time that a single statutory fraud offence has been established
