by Simon Morton | 19 Jun, 2026 | Criminal Law, Economic Crime, Fraud, General News
Fraudsters stole almost £1.3 billion in 2025. We examine the growing threat of fraud, organised crime, online scams and the criminal law implications for victims, businesses and suspects.
by admin | 12 Mar, 2026 | Criminal Law, Economic Crime, Fraud, General News, Organised Crime
A new Online Crime Centre to disrupt global scam networks has been launched. Here’s what the new anti-fraud measures mean.
by admin | 25 Jan, 2026 | Criminal Law, Economic Crime, Fraud, General News, Internet Crime, Modern Slavery, Money Laundering, Police
Plans for a “British FBI” could transform policing in England and Wales, raising major questions about surveillance, accountability and criminal defence.
by Simon Morton | 22 Nov, 2025 | Criminal Law, Drugs, Economic Crime, General News, Internet Crime, Money Laundering, Organised Crime
The NCA has warned that UK Drug Deals are contributing towards a huge money-laundering collaboration which is part funding Russian war efforts.
by admin | 24 Oct, 2025 | Criminal Law, Economic Crime, General News, Indecent Assault, Internet Crime, Organised Crime, Sexual Offence
NDA reforms free victims to speak about criminal conduct. Morton’s Solicitors explain the legal risks, defence implications, and need for early legal advice.
by Simon Morton | 29 Aug, 2025 | Criminal Law, Economic Crime, General News, Organised Crime, Police, Theft
How this £90m confiscation order highlights the affects on someone convicted of a serious crime long after the initial conviction.