SFO Secures First Unexplained Wealth Order

SFO Secures First Unexplained Wealth Order

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) in the UK successfully obtained its first Unexplained Wealth Order (UWO) to seize a £1.5 million property believed purchased with funds from a £100 million fraud. This legal tool, introduced in 2017, compels the owner, Claire Schools, to explain the property's origin within 28 days; failure to provide a legitimate explanation could result in the property's seizure. This action follows the SFO's recent recovery of £1 million from the convicted fraudster, Timothy Schools, and marks a significant step in recovering assets from criminal activity. The SFO intends to use this case as a precedent for future investigations and asset recovery.



Denne episoden er hentet fra en åpen RSS-feed og er ikke publisert av Podme. Den kan derfor inneholde annonser.

Episoder(344)

EU AI Act Explained: Compliance Strategy, Risk Categories & Governance Tools for Businesses

EU AI Act Explained: Compliance Strategy, Risk Categories & Governance Tools for Businesses

In this episode, we break down the EU AI Act and its risk-based approach to regulating artificial intelligence. We explore the obligations placed on providers, deployers, and importers—especially for ...

3 Mar 21min

Vietnam’s Inclusion on the EU Non-Cooperative Tax Jurisdictions List

Vietnam’s Inclusion on the EU Non-Cooperative Tax Jurisdictions List

In February 2026, the Council of the European Union updated its official list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes, a tool designed to combat global tax evasion and promote fair governanc...

23 Feb 31min

Global Corruption Perceptions and the Decline of Institutional Integrity

Global Corruption Perceptions and the Decline of Institutional Integrity

The 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index reveals a global decline in public sector integrity, with the worldwide average dropping to its lowest level in over a decade. While Denmark continues to lead as ...

23 Feb 41min

FCA Enforcement: Influencers Fined for Unauthorised Financial Promotions

FCA Enforcement: Influencers Fined for Unauthorised Financial Promotions

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has significantly expanded its enforcement of financial promotion regulations, specifically targeting high-risk investments like cryptoassets and foreign exc...

23 Feb 27min

U.S. Treasury Sanctions Iran: Crypto Exchanges Added to SDN List in Major Enforcement Shift

U.S. Treasury Sanctions Iran: Crypto Exchanges Added to SDN List in Major Enforcement Shift

In this episode, we break down the latest U.S. Treasury sanctions targeting the Iranian regime and why they mark a turning point in global financial enforcement. The Department of the Treasury has add...

5 Feb 8min

Freemium - Australian Government AI Technical Standard Explained: Building Trustworthy and Ethical AI Systems

Freemium - Australian Government AI Technical Standard Explained: Building Trustworthy and Ethical AI Systems

To listen to the full episode, head to Apple Podcast and search for PREMIUM version under the Same Episode Title. Thank you for supporting the Compliance Officers Playbook podcast show.In the full epi...

31 Jan 5min

Freemium - Bank of Scotland Sanctioned £160K: Russia Sanctions, Screening Failures, and UK Enforcement Trends

Freemium - Bank of Scotland Sanctioned £160K: Russia Sanctions, Screening Failures, and UK Enforcement Trends

To listen to the full episode, head to Apple Podcast and search for PREMIUM version under the Same Episode Title. Thank you for supporting the Compliance Officers Playbook podcast show.In the full epi...

31 Jan 7min

Freemium - EBA Sanctions Guidelines Explained: New EU Rules for Banks, Payments, and Crypto Firms

Freemium - EBA Sanctions Guidelines Explained: New EU Rules for Banks, Payments, and Crypto Firms

To listen to the full episode, head to Apple Podcast and search for PREMIUM version under the Same Episode Title. Thank you for supporting the Compliance Officers Playbook podcast show. In the full ep...

31 Jan 8min

Populært innen Fakta

fastlegen
dine-penger-pengeradet
relasjonspodden-med-dora-thorhallsdottir-kjersti-idem
foreldreradet
treningspodden
mikkels-paskenotter
rss-kunsten-a-leve
sinnsyn
gravid-uke-for-uke
rss-strid-de-norske-borgerkrigene
hverdagspsyken
tomprat-med-gunnar-tjomlid
rss-var-forste-kaffe
fryktlos
jakt-og-fiskepodden
tid-for-historie
rss-impressions-2
babyverden
dopet
hagespiren-podcast