Miles Herman represented a suspect concerning an investigation into offences of fraud and money laundering involving the setting up of entities to process the proceeds of various internet-based crimes. The allegations centred on the laundering of proceeds from fraud on the internet via high risk internet websites. The investigation was undertaken by the Money Laundering Investigating Team SCD6 the Economic Specialist Crime Unit at Scotland Yard.

The suspect received specialist and decisive advice throughout the investigation at the end of which a decision was made. There was no reasonable prospect of a conviction. Throughout there was close liaison with the investigation team in what was a protracted and complex enquiry.

If you require advice in relation to fraud and money laundering investigations undertaken by Scotland Yard, SFO, FSA, or any other serious crime agencies please contact Miles Herman, Jeffrey Lewis, Siobhain Egan or Keith Wood for special advice in these matters.