Natural persons or companies that are accused of fraud can always address to a team of fraud solicitors in Manchester. Fraud can refer to tax evasion, investment fraud, mortgage fraud, counterfeiting, forgery and other crimes that are punished under the UK law with various sentences. Our team can present more information on fraud regulations.
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| The main services our fraud solicitors provide | Our fraud solicitors in Manchester provide: legal assistance, counselling and representation to individuals or legal entities involved in a fraud case, regardless of its nature. |
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When to address a fraud solicitor |
When you are involved or suspect in a fraud case or when you are the victim of fraud. Suspects can addres our fraud solicitors in Manchester when they have been invited to a police interview, have been arrested or when they are currently under investigation. |
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Out-of-court/court representation |
Our team can offer legal assistance in any phase of a fraud case, represent clients in front of police and other authorities and, for cases brought in court, we provide legal representation tailored to the needs of our clients. |
| Types of frauds | criminal, minor offences, serious frauds, financial, online, stealing of identity, etc. |
| Legislation |
Fraud Act 2006 and other rules of law, depending on the nature of the case |
| Classes of criminal fraud |
Fraud by false representation, fraud by failing to disclose information, fraud by abuse of position |
| Responsible institutions |
Serious Fraud Office, police, National Crime Agency, HM Revenue & Customs, National Health Service Counter Fraud Authority, etc. |
| Business crime |
False accounting, money laundering, corporate fraud, bribery, corruption, etc. |
| Serious crime |
Armed robbery, extorsion, firearms offences, international crime, extradition, kidnapping, assault, etc. |
| Is it possible to appeal a fraud case ruling? | Yes |
| Other legal services we offer |
– preparing the client for the police interview; – assistance in warrants/restraining orders; – securing bail for clients; – preparing the defence; – representation in court; – appeal decisions, etc. |
| Legal approach to a case |
It varies based on the nature of the case. In general, in fraud cases, our team has a multidisciplinary approach, as the assistance of lawyers specialized in various branches of law may be required (human rights, tax and accounting, corporate law, criminal law, etc.). |
| What is the deadline to bring a fraud case to court? |
It depends on the type of fraud. In general, fraud cases have a statute of limitations of 6 years. |
| Maximum imprisonment time for fraud cases |
It varies from 1 year to 10 years. Serious offences involving the murder of people can lead to life imprisonment (miniumum 25 years to a whole life imprisonment). |
| Legal fees |
Our team of fraud solicitors in Manchester charge competitive fees. For a quote, please get in touch with our team (the fees vary based on the complexity of the case, the type of fraud, the claims involved, etc.). |
Our fraud solicitors in Manchester can also assist those who involved in value added tax fraud, pension funds fraud and even identity fraud. Our team can provide its legal services to persons who have been the victims of credit card fraud or to those who were accused of being involved in this illegal activity.
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When can our fraud solicitors in Manchester help you?
You can address our Manchester solicitors at any given moment. Whether you are under investigation, or have been arrested or received an invitation for a voluntary interview with the police, which has as a main subject a type of fraud, our lawyers can help you.
Please be aware of the fact that if a party is accused of fraud, various legal actions can be taken against that party, depending on the nature of the case. In very complex fraud cases, the police can have the right to enter the premises of private property, be it residential or commercial, to search for various illicit activities.
In this case, the police will enter such premises without a previous warning. The enforcement authorities will also have the right of accessing various papers and seizing assets if necessary. You can always rely on our Manchester lawyer for in-depth legal representation, as these cases will generally be addressed in a local court.
Given the aggravating circumstances of a fraud case, parties accused of it may also be imprisoned and our lawyer can also secure bail for you. It is also very important to know that in the case in which the police will enter private property, with or without a warning, the institution must always have a warrant. Our fraud solicitors in Manchester can present the rights you have in such situations.
Provided that you need to participate in an interview with the local police authorities, our lawyer can prepare you for the said interview and can present the aspects you should discuss about. You can rely on us for legal matters related to restraining orders, warrants and other legal actions that can be taken in such situations.
If the case is addressed to a local court, our fraud solicitors in Manchester can prepare your defence in the trial and can successfully represent your case.
The legislation in the UK also includes in the category of fraud newer forms of fraud, which can be done by using modern means of communication, such as the mobile phone or the internet, according to the Serious Fraud Office, which defines it as an act through which one follows his or her personal gain at the expense of someone else’s loss.
Phone and/or internet frauds have become increasingly common in the UK, as they are easy to be set up and the general population is not very well educated with regards to the scams that can be done in these cases. If you have been the victim of an online scam, please address our Manchester solicitors for advice. Below, you can read an infographic presenting our legal assistance in fraud cases:
What constitutes corporate fraud?
Fraud involving legal entities can cover a variety of situations that are defined and considered to be fraud under the applicable legislation. Company fraud can be done by shareholders, directors, employees or other third parties associated with a business. In the list below, our lawyer in Manchester presents some of the situations that constitute corporate fraud:
- Ponzi schemes;
- false accounting;
- tax evasion of any type (including VAT);
- cartels;
- bribery;
- embezzlement;
- IT crime, etc.
Immigration fraud
Our team of fraud solicitors in Manchester can also provide legal representation to those involved in immigration fraud. This category of fraud refers to false claims and illegal activities completed in connection to the immigration of foreigners into the UK.
This can include forged documents, visa sponsorship fraud, illegal work in the UK, forced marriage or marriages concluded for visa/residency purposes, false documents (such as identity papers, diplomas etc.). It can also refer to trafficking of individuals for slavery purposes, sex work or any other illicit reasons.
Our lawyer in Manchester can provide information on the legal actions that can be taken against the situations presented earlier and the legal assistance that can be offered to persons who have been the victims of immigration-related fraud.
What agencies can be involved in fraud cases?
Whenever fraud cases are addressed to the justice system, it must be noted that many state agencies can participate in the solutioning of the situation. The participation of these authorities may vary based on the type of fraud we try to solve. In general, Manchester law firms representing clients in fraud cases can collaborate with the following institutions:
- the local police department;
- the HM Revenue and Customs;
- the National Crime Agency;
- the Serious Fraud Office;
- the Department for Trade and Industry;
- the Financial Conduct Authority;
- the Solicitors Regulation Authority, etc.
What is the current data on frauds in the UK?
Fraud in the UK has become more and more common, and the various fraud schemes done through the internet or the mobile phone have increased in popularity. Common techniques are related to bank accounts, credit accounts and consumer and retail fraud. The latest statistics on fraud in the UK show the following:
- the total amount of money lost through fraud in 2023 was GBP 1.17 billion, down by 4% compared to 2022;
- in 2023, there were a total of 2.97 million confirmed fraud cases (cards, cheques, remote banking);
- the majority of frauds take place online (76%);
- e-commerce fraud in 2023 had a total value of GBP 260 million, down by 9% compared to the previous year.
The British Government reported that the fraud in pension-related schemes declined from GBP 250 million in 2022 to GBP 174.4 million in 2023.
You should know that when a fraud case is being analyzed by the local institutions, even in the case in which the party is rightly accused of the respective offence, the attitude and the actions taken by the said party will have an important effect on the overall case.
Thus, if the offender cooperates with the authorities or if the he or she decides to give back the money taken through illegal means, this can reduce the overall sentence. For more details, we invite you to address our fraud solicitors in Manchester.
Our attorneys can represent in front of the courts for any type of litigation case that is connected to fraud. You can also contact us if you are a foreigner involved in a fraud case.
Our immigration solicitors in Manchester can present the rights you can have based on your residency situation, visa issued here, the purpose of arrival, etc. Please contact us for advice on the fees that local courts may charge you with.
If you arrive in this country for employment, you can call our employment solicitors in Manchester for legal advice on the documentation you will be required to present as a foreigner seeking for a job opportunity. Our solicitors can present the visas you can qualify for, and the fees associated with these visas. Our solicitors in Manchester city centre can offer more information on the basic application requirements.
