Former racehorse owner and race sponsor, John Dance, started the year by appearing at North Tyneside Magistrates’ Court to face charges of money laundering and fraud. Mr Dance is alleged to have transferred more than £64 million in client funds to pursue his racing interests and fund his lifestyle. He denies all nine charges. As […]

It was announced last month that the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is investigating the construction of a £112 million hotel and conference centre in Birmingham known as the Eastside Rooms. Unite the union, which instigated an enquiry into the project in 2021, says it believes there was “serious financial wrongdoing” when it was run by […]

Fraud and theft within charitable organisations inflict profound damage, extending beyond financial loss to erode trust and compromise the very mission of these entities. The recent case involving Lindsay MacCallum, who stole £86,000 from Rainbow Valley – a charity established in memory of her friend’s daughter – highlights the multifaceted repercussions of such acts. The […]