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Secret filming exposed a £28m timeshare fraud
By: Craig Williams – BBC Scotland It has been described by prosecutors as one of the largest frauds of its kind in the UK. A total of 14 people have been convicted for their part […]
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Fraudster Edwin McLaren complains Crown’s proceeds of crime action ‘affecting his health’
A businessman who made £1.7m from exploiting seriously ill homeowners has told a court how a “malicious” proceeds of crime action is impacting his own health. Edwin McLaren, 58, told judge Lord Arthurson that proceedings […]
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Premier League Celebrates “Success” as IPTV Pirate Walks Out of Court
The owner of pirate IPTV service Marvel Streams UK appeared in court this week expecting to go to prison, but after being handed a suspended sentence, he walked away. While police, the Premier League, and […]
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Pirate IPTV Pair Sentenced to 45 Months in Prison For Defrauding Sky & BT Sport
Following an investigation by Kent Trading Standards, two men who sold illicit access to live sports, movies, and TV shows, have been ordered to serve a total of 45 months in prison. The pair reportedly […]
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Pirate IPTV Operator Faces Prison Following Organized Crime Investigation
Following an investigation carried out by a regional police organized crime unit, a UK man is due to appear in court next month charged with copyright and proceeds of crime offenses. Sources familiar with the […]
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Kirkby insurer made fake Manchester Arena bomb claim
A boss of an insurance firm claimed she had a daughter who was hurt in the Manchester Arena bomb attack so she could make claims for a payout. Susan Pain, of Kirkby, Merseyside, made 30 […]