Fraud Investigation and Prosecution Solicitor

Fraud investigations can begin with a voluntary interview, arrest, business search, account restraint or seizure of phones and records. Early strategic advice can help protect your position before assumptions become fixed in a complex financial case.

If you have been arrested, invited to an interview or given a court date, call, text or WhatsApp Ghafar Khan on 07500 556587. You can also email notguilty@ghafarkhan.com. Advice is available throughout England and Wales.

What does the allegation involve?

The Fraud Act 2006 includes fraud by false representation, failure to disclose information and abuse of position. Cases may also involve conspiracy to defraud, false accounting, money laundering or offences connected with companies, benefits or taxation.

Evidence and defence issues to examine

• what representation or duty is alleged to be false
• dishonesty, knowledge and intention to gain or cause loss
• banking, accounting and communications evidence
• the role attributed to each suspect in a business or conspiracy
• expert evidence, disclosure, restraint and confiscation risk

The correct approach depends on the evidence and your instructions. Do not dispose of messages, documents, footage or devices that may be relevant. Preserve them and obtain advice.

Police-station and court representation

Ghafar Khan is a Criminal Defence Solicitor and High Court Advocate. Representation can begin at the police station and continue through the Magistrates’ Court, Crown Court and, where appropriate, appeal. Police-station legal advice is free and independent. Court funding depends on eligibility and the case.

Frequently asked questions

I have been invited to a voluntary interview for fraud. Do I need a solicitor?

Yes, obtaining advice before and during interview is sensible. A voluntary interview remains an interview under caution.

Will Ghafar Khan take on a serious fraud case?

Contact Ghafar Khan on 07500 556587 or notguilty@ghafarkhan.com so the allegation, stage and funding can be considered.

Official legal sources

See the current legislation at legislation.gov.uk and prosecution guidance at cps.gov.uk.

This page provides general information, not advice on an individual case. Outcomes depend on the facts and evidence.