It is crucial to take legal advice as soon as possible if there is a possibility an investigation will be launched or allegations have been made concerning passport and / or identity fraud.
Identity fraud is one of the most rapidly expanding frauds as the increase in activity in identity fraud is facilitated by the global population now having access to the internet and technology.
An allegation of identity fraud can be a feature in many different types of allegations or charges, some of which are as follows:
Benefit fraud
Bogus marriages
Conspiracy to defraud
Credit card fraud
Financial fraud
Housing fraud
Immigration fraud
Insurance fraud
Obtaining goods or services by deception
Pension fraud
Property fraud
Identity fraud is a serious fraud allegation. We represent, providing advice and assistance, in all types of identity fraud allegations at any stage of an investigation and/or prosecution.
These investigations are extremely thoroughly investigated and can cause immense disruption to a business, and individuals, who are the subject matter of those investigations. These investigations may cause irreparable damage to reputations.
Essentially, the investigation and prosecution teams will be seeking for evidence in order to establish and prove there was an identity fraud.
Quite often, fraud investigations can be complex and cross different jurisdictions.
Belgravia Solicitors can advise you and liaise with authorities which may be involved in an identity fraud investigation, including the following:
The Police Service (including the City of London Police)
Trading Standards
Department for Work & Pensions (DWP)
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)
Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
National Crime Agency (NCA)
Serious Fraud Office (SFO)
At Belgravia Solicitors we robustly challenge the evidence presented, where necessary challenging the procedures undertaken to obtain the evidence, challenge the admissibility of the evidence and ensure the evidence, an identity fraud investigation case is built upon, is not misinterpreted and fight your corner to give you the best chance of achieving the result you want from your case.
We will always ensure that the evidence is properly considered and will instruct appropriate experts on your behalf when evidence needs to be obtained, challenged, further examined, or excluded.
If you, your business / company, a family member / relative, or a friend are accused of an identity fraud, it is important to seek legal advice. Discussing your case with a specialist lawyer who understands the offence of identity fraud at an early stage is essential to help understand what can be done to prepare a proper defence. We can be contacted on 03330 16 96 16 or on email: mail@belgraviasolicitors.co.uk