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Re: R v. E.W. Saunders, G.M. Ronson, I.J. Lyons and A.K. Parnes "The Guinness case" The judgement today by the Court of Appeal is that the Human Rights Act - which came into effect in October 2000 - is not retrospective in relation to appeals and that the European Convention does not require the Court to overturn convictions which, in this case, were in 1990.
With reference to the Press release issued today by the Office of Fair Trading - "OFT publishes report on cartel criminal sanctions", the Serious Fraud Office confirms that it has been in close touch with the OFT and the Department of Trade and Industry regarding the criminalisation of cartels.
Lee Rosser, who is serving a 8 ½ -year prison term for alcohol investment frauds was ordered today, at Southwark Crown Court, to pay over £ ½ million in confiscation. Background Lee Rosser (32), earlier this year was handed consecutive prison terms in two trials concerning conspiracies to defraud investors in (i) a malt whisky scheme and (ii) a "millennium champagne" scheme.
Nicholas Wattiez, a dealer in the hotel and catering furniture business, was sentenced today to 8 years' imprisonment for defrauding suppliers and clients of over £2 million. He was convicted and sentenced in absentia.
Speaking today* Rosalind Wright, Director of the Serious Fraud Office said that terrorism will inevitably cause a rethink of criminal justice and regulatory priorities. Fraud - not regarded as a major policing priority - and money laundering now likely to move up the agenda of criminal justice and regulatory authority attention.
Peter Paul Gellatly, was sentenced yesterday to two- years' imprisonment for obtaining by deception through his promotion of multi-million dollar loans from a non-existent trust fund. Gellatly had previously pleaded guilty, on 25 July 2001 to sixteen charges in relation to a series of so called "advance fee frauds.
SFO Director, Rosalind Wright, warns of the rise in international money laundering. Speaking at the 19th International Cambridge Symposium on Economic Crime today, Mrs Wright said that money laundering, despite improvements in deterrence measures and success in prosecutions, is increasing.
"The Serious Fraud Office has considered a referral in respect of SSL International Plc. The Director of the SFO has decided to commence an investigation in conjunction with the Cheshire Constabulary"
Following their surrender today at Charing Cross Police Station, Carlton Cushnie, Frederick Clough were charged with Fraudulent Trading. Lorraine Jones was charged with aiding and abetting Fraudulent Trading.
The annual report of the Serious Fraud Office for 5 April 2000 to 4 April 2001 was laid before Parliament today. Key points: 24 trials involving 57 defendants were concluded during the year; a record.
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