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16 May 2022

If you have committed a dishonest action for monetary gain at the cost of another person, company or organisation then you have committed fraud. There are different types of this crime as listed by the Fraud Act 2006. There are three separate categories and five different ways of committing fraud with different punishments for each, depending on the severity of the action and the extent of the loss faced by the victim.

Crimes concerning fraud are dealt with severely in a court of law and it is important that you speak to our solicitors immediately if you are arrested or if you are called in for questioning regarding fraud. Here at ABV Solicitors we have some of the leading defence solicitors in the country and we will delegate a specialist fraud solicitor to help defend your case. By involving our highly experienced specialist fraud solicitor in your case from the beginning you have a greater chance of achieving a positive outcome for your situation.

The role of a fraud solicitor

Crimes of fraud are some of the most commonly committed in the UK and here at our firm we have a large portfolio containing a diverse range of defence cases when dealing with financial crime. We are able to represent clients nationwide and we will meet you where and when it is suitable for you. We also deal with international clients who require our services. We have dealt with some of the most high-profile defence cases here in the UK, so speak to our specialist fraud solicitor today to help deal with your case and build a strong defence for yourself.

It is very important for our fraud solicitor to find out exactly what you are being accused of and we will speak to the police or authorities to ascertain the precise allegations you are facing. We will speak to you to find out all the details from your side and this will help us deal with your case quickly and effectively. The allegations may be false or you may have unwittingly committed a criminal act. We are here to ease the process for you and help you understand the charges and the implications involved.

Different types of fraud

The three main categories of fraud have the same consequences, but are carried out in different ways. Firstly you may carry out fraud by false representation where you give false or incorrect information to another individual, company or organisation. Secondly fraud can be carried out by withholding information or failing to disclose important information which you are under a legal duty to disclose. Fraudulent activity can also be carried out by abusing a position of trust where you are expected to safeguard the financial interests of another person, company or organisation. These types of fraud are carried out with the intention of acquiring monetary gain for yourself and causing a loss to another or exposing them to a risk of loss.

By speaking to us at ABV Solicitors you will be able to understand the crimes that you have committed more clearly and together we will help you build a defence of your actions to achieve a positive outcome for your situation.