Fraud & Financial Crime

Charity Fraud

Ashmans Solicitors offer several fraud and financial crime defence services. We also covering charity fraud. This type of crime involves the unlawful appropriation of funds obtained through charitable donations. Someone commits a charity fraud when

  • they mislead members of the public into thinking they are raising funds on behalf of a bogus charity
  • they actually work for a charity, but the charitable donations they have raised have not been used for their intended purposes.

Charity Fraud

When you work for a charity you are in a position of trust and if you are accused of fraud, you will be upset and worried too. You probably don’t know who to talk to or where to turn. However  we can help you deal with these accusations and work with you to get the best outcome in the circumstances. Some of the accusations you might face are:

  • Theft
  • Misappropriation of funds
  • Diversion of funds for inappropriate use

These are serious allegations. Therefore you need to help from an experienced and specialist Criminal Fraud Defence solicitor.  Ashmans Solicitors can provide you with this help.

How Can We Help You?  Solicitors in Fraud

We understand how concerned and worried you are but we promise to do all we can to make this situation as as stress free as we possibly can. Although we do understand that will be difficult. It is very important that you understand exactly the charges you are facing and the consequences of these charges. We will take the time to explain this to you in clear and simple language without using any legal jargon. Whether you are an employee of the charity or a trustee.

There will be an impact on your life because of the charges you are facing and you need help from an experienced fraud solicitor who specialises in Fraud defence. If you are at the police station being questioned, the sooner you have an experienced solicitor representing you the better. Or if you need help call on 03330 096 275. In these circumstances, everyone is entitled to free advice from a solicitor of their choice. This is regardless of their financial position so contact us immediately for help.

Why Choose Ashmans Solicitors for Charity Fraud ?

We have worked hard to build the reputation we have as a professional, competent and experienced Fraud Defence solicitor and this will help you because we will put all of our years of experience behind you and your case. A proactive approach to your case means that will leave no stone unturned when building your case, without waiting for the prosecution to lead the way and by using only the best caseworkers, barristers and solicitors, Ashmans Solicitors will do all we can to help you achieve the best outcome possible. If you are facing Charity Fraud charges, don’t take a chance on your future, contact us now.

Why Choose Us?

Whether your legal problem is relating to fraud, criminal law, motoring offences or personal injury, we can help and there are a number of reasons why you should choose us.

  • We have specialist Fraud Defence solicitors available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week so no matter when you need us, we can be there to give you the expert advice you need.
  • Once you have instructed us we will select an experienced barrister, who is based nearby, and arrange a conference with them so you can be clear about your prospects
  • Ashmans Solicitors has built a reputation as a leading criminal fraud defence practice, which means that we can put all of our experience behind you and make sure that we get you the best possible outcome, whatever fraud charges you are facing
  • Because we have nationwide coverage, it doesn’t matter where you are in England or Wales, we can help you
  • By being meticulous and not leaving any stone unturned when preparing your case, we are more likely to have found anything which may mitigate your charges and help your case
  • If you are facing Proceeds Of Crime Act (POCA) proceedings following a conviction for fraud we will be able to help you to reduce the impact on you and your family using our skilled team to prepare for the hearing.

Contact us Now

You can get in touch with us in a number of different ways. You can call us on 0333 009 6275, available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

If you would prefer you can email us on enquiries@ashmanssolicitors.com or complete our Free Online Enquiry Form and we’ll be delighted to help you.

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Why Choose Us for your Fraud and Financial Crime case?

  • We are ranked as a leading firm in the 2017 edition of the Legal 500 – one of the foremost guides to law firms in the United Kingdom.
  • We have specialist Fraud and Financial Crime Defence solicitors available 24/7.
  • We are always on hand to give you the expert advice that you need.
  • Once you have instructed us, we will select an experienced barrister, who is based locally to you. We will arrange a conference with them, so that you can be clear about your prospects.
  • Ashmans Solicitors has built a reputation as a leading criminal fraud defence practice, which means that we can put all of our experience behind you, making sure that we get you the best possible outcome – whatever fraud charges you are facing.
  • We cover the whole of England and Wales – so that we can fully support you at a local level.
  • We pride ourselves on finding often-missed opportunities that will mitigate your charges and help your case.
  • If you are facing Proceeds Of Crime Act (POCA) proceedings following a conviction for fraud, we will be able to help you reduce the impact that this will have on you and your family. We do this by engaging our skilled team to prepare you for the hearing.
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Notable cases

Your Justice is Our Mission.

R-v-LF Leeds Crown Court

The defendant in this case was a qualified Certified Accountant. She was originally arrested and interviewed for conspiracy to commit mortgage fraud totalling sums going into millions of pounds.

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Operation Janitor

Operation Janitor was a large-scale VAT fraud investigated and prosecuted by SOCA. The fraud involved nearly 20 companies and abuse of the zero-rated vat reclaims system for new build properties.

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R-v-TA Leeds Crown Court

In this case the defendant along with four others was charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice arising out of an accident in which a person died following a road traffic collision.

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R-v-AA & Others Hull Court

The prosecution allege that our client along with a number of other defendants has been involved in a conspiracy to transfer criminal property being valued in tens of thousands of pounds.

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R-v-NF Bradford Crown Court

A number of defendant’s in this case were charged with conspiracy to commit mortgage fraud and money laundering in of an overall sum approaching £1m.

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"Operation Caring Today" Preston Crown Court

Ashman’s Solicitors successfully secures acquittal in a high profile fraud and money laundering case.

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R-v-MD & Others Old Bailey

The defendant along with a number of others was alleged to have murdered the deceased arising as a result of a revenge attack.

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R-v-AA & Others Huntingdon Crown Court

The Defendant, along with 4 others, was charged with entering into an arrangement to launder the proceeds of crime totalling in excess of £1 million.

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R-v-AN Bradford Crown Court

The Defendant, a Company Director, was charged with fraud by false representation amounting to over £660,000.

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R-v-CV Leeds Crown Court

The Defendant was charged with fraud by false representation in relation to his role with two companies plus a further charge of theft relating to an alleged loss to David Brown Ltd said to be over £113,000.

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R-v-SA Snaresbrook Crown Court

This was a highly publicised case involving the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The Defendant was charged with fraud by false representation.

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R-v-TC & Others Operation Aquamarine Southwark Crown Court

The Defendant was charged with conspiracy to defraud Barclays Private Client International Bank by obtaining mortgage loans to which the Crown allege they were not entitled to.

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Ashmans Solicitors were completely professional in their approach from start to finish. They kept me informed of my case throughout and I was overjoyed with the outcome and service.

Jill Buckley
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