http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/ Public news RSS feed for City of London Police Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:10:18 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/june/police-officers-celebrated-in-joint-neighbourhood-police-officer-of-the-year-award/ Two City of London Police officers have been awarded Neighbourhood Police Officer of the Year. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:29:45 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/june/two-bagsmen-arrested-for-stealing-bag-from-world-cup-fans/ Two bag thieves have been arrested for stealing a bag from a group of fans watching the World Cup City of London Police plain clothed officers saw two men enter a pub on Great Tower Street and leave with an extra bag. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:38:52 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/june/police-warn-football-fans-to-watch-out-for-bagsmen-during-world-cup-matches/ Football fans are being urged to keep hold of their belongings while watching World Cup matches in pubs and bars this summer, as opportunistic thieves look to capitalise on the excitement of the tournament. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:11:24 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/june/city-of-london-police-alert-scam-calls-using-spoofed-phone-numbers/ City of London Police is urging the public to be sure of who they are talking to following a spike in reports of calls from ‘spoofed’ phone numbers. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:09:47 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/june/over-70s-targeted-as-courier-fraud-exceeds-21-million-in-2025-with-london-and-home-counties-hit-hardest/ City of London Police are issuing a renewed warning to the public as courier fraud continues to evolve across the UK, with criminals using increasingly sophisticated and persistent tactics that are driving significant financial harm to victims. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:49:48 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/june/portuguese-paedophile-sentenced-for-sending-explicit-messages-to-a-child/ A child sex offender sex who sent explicit messages to someone he believed to be a 14-year-old child has been jailed. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:16:30 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/june/suspects-arrested-after-alleged-fake-death-multiple-false-transport-claims-and-forged-medical-documents/ The City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) has carried out a nationwide enforcement period targeting travel insurance fraud. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:58:26 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/june/two-men-sentenced-for-funnelling-14m-through-east-london-high-street-in-190m-global-crime-network/ Two men who played key roles in a major international money laundering network have been sentenced following a City of London Police investigation into large‑scale international money laundering, facilitated via the “Encrochat” encrypted messaging network. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:47:10 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/june/two-men-jailed-for-more-than-nine-years-for-275000-vehicle-repair-shop-fraud/ Two men have been jailed for a total of more than nine years for a £275,500 fraud, following an investigation led by the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED). Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:47:19 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/june/man-jailed-for-role-in-sms-blaster-fraud-operation-following-city-of-london-police-investigation/ Officers from the City of London Police’s Dedicated Card and Payment Crime Unit (DCPCU) have secured the conviction of a man involved in the use of a sophisticated device to send fraudulent text messages as part of an organised criminal operation. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:23:34 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/june/initiator-of-martyns-law-backs-city-polices-call-for-businesses-to-install-trauma-packs-ahead-of-world-cup/ The mother of Martyn Hett and initiator of Martyn’s Law is backing City of London Police’s call for businesses across the Square Mile to equip their venues with Emergency Trauma Packs this Summer. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:12:16 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/june/police-cyberalarm-launches-new-platform-to-help-organisations-strengthen-cyber-defences/ The NPCC National Cybercrime Team has announced the relaunch of a new and improved Police CyberAlarm (PCA) platform, marking a significant step forward in the UK’s efforts to tackle cybercrime and protect organisations from digital threats. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:19:18 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/june/report-fraud-alert-warning-for-argos-shoppers-after-323-per-cent-spike-in-fraud-reports-mentioning-the-retailer/report-fraud-alert-warning-for-online-shoppers-after-spike-in-criminals-gaining-unauthorised-access-to-retailer-accounts/ Report Fraud is urging online shoppers to stay alert for unusual activity on their accounts following a rise in criminals gaining access to buy expensive goods. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:35:21 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/june/police-seize-more-than-1.2-million-worth-of-equipment-after-shutting-down-a-large-illicit-streaming-data-centre/ Police have seized more than £1. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:05:08 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/may/man-who-damaged-police-car-directly-outside-police-station-sentenced/ A man who ate a takeaway meal off the bonnet of a police car before kicking the wing mirror off the vehicle has been sentenced. Wed, 20 May 2026 09:44:24 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/may/city-of-london-police-disrupt-online-fraud-groups-as-part-of-international-crackdown-with-31-arrested/ The City of London Police, working alongside the Cyber Defence Alliance (CDA), National Crime Agency (NCA), the banking sector and The National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) of the Nigeria Police Force has led a major intelligence-led fraud operation. Wed, 20 May 2026 07:45:51 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/may/city-of-london-police-launch-safer-city-streets-initiative/ New figures released today show that nearly a third of all shoplifting reports in the City of London resulted in a positive outcome, with 31 per cent of the 1,400 shoplifting offences recorded in 2025/26 leading to an arrest, charge or conviction. Tue, 19 May 2026 10:02:58 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/may/six-arrested-as-tiktok-shop-influencers-targeted-in-counterfeit-goods-crackdown/ The Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) at the City of London Police have carried out a major operation targeting a growing trend of TikTok shop accounts using influencers to push counterfeit goods to thousands of viewers. Fri, 08 May 2026 10:40:05 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/may/uks-most-prolific-gym-thief-pleads-guilty/ UK’s most prolific gym thief has been sentenced to two years in prison after he pleaded guilty to stealing high-value luxury watches from gyms in the City. Fri, 08 May 2026 09:27:30 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/may/romance-fraud-costs-uk-victims-102-million-in-a-year-as-reports-surge-by-nearly-a-third/ Victims of romance fraud lost more than £102 million last year, as criminals continue to exploit online relationships to manipulate people into transferring money, new figures from the City of London Police reveal. Tue, 05 May 2026 08:05:51 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/may/four-arrested-in-connection-with-courier-fraud-offences/ Officers from the London Proactive Economic Crime Team (PECT) have made four arrests as part of an investigation into an organised crime network targeting elderly and vulnerable victims through courier fraud. Fri, 01 May 2026 10:05:51 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/april/man-jailed-for-carrying-knife-in-the-city/ A man has been sentenced to prison, after plain-clothed officers on patrol found a large kitchen knife in a bag, following a search. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:14:05 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/april/more-than-1300-cyclists-given-fixed-penalty-notices/ City of London Police have issued more than double the number of fixed penalty notices for cyclists going through red lights. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:44:03 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/april/suspected-phone-snatcher-arrested-and-phone-returned-to-victim-by-city-police-within-one-hour-of-the-crime-taking-place/ City of London Police officers caught, detained and arrested a suspected phone snatcher 40 minutes after a mobile was stolen out of the hand of a victim. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:13:03 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/april/city-of-london-police-crackdown-on-drug-traffickers/ The City of London Police made 21 arrests during the latest County Lines intensification week cracking down on drug traffickers. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:11:13 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/april/uk-victims-lost-2.4-million-every-day-to-investment-fraud-in-2025---equivalent-to-1675-a-minute-city-of-london-police-reveal/ Victims of investment fraud lost an average of £1,675 every minute last year, new figures from the City of London Police, the National Lead Force for Fraud, have revealed. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:45:54 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/april/drug-dealer-who-concealed-his-stash-in-a-fake-bottomed-water-bottle-jailed/ A drug dealer has been jailed for three years and four months for possession with intent to supply. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:39:48 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/april/caught-on-camera-brazen-bag-thieves-boldly-steal-laptop-in-plain-sight/ Two prolific bag thieves who were caught on CCTV brazenly searching for goods in people’s bags and stealing the contents in a pub have been sentenced to prison. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:20:57 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/march/bag-swap-thief-who-switched-bags-in-pub-nabbed/ Plain-clothed officers swooped in on a bag thief just moments after he stole a bag full of the victim’s belongings in a sneaky bag swap. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:19:59 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/march/city-of-london-police-partner-with-the-traitors-finalist-faraaz-noor-to-warn-of-the-dangers-of-hajj-related-fraud/ The City of London Police is urging those planning to undertake Hajj to remain vigilant as new data reveals that victims lost £195,752 to Hajj-related fraud in 2025. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:02:22 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/march/operation-henhouse-delivers-strongest-results-yet-in-landmark-fifth-year-of-national-fraud-crackdown-with-557-arrests-and-more-than-18.1m-in-cash-and-assets-seized/ February saw the most successful iteration yet of Operation Henhouse, a month-long nationwide intensification of fraud enforcement activity coordinated by the City of London Police alongside the National Economic Crime Centre (NECC). Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:05:54 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/march/smooth-criminals-how-city-of-london-police-foiled-a-colombian-drug-gang-that-were-extracting-cocaine-from-cosmetic-hair-removal-wax-on-a-residential-london-street/ An organised crime group (OCG), believed to be the first in the United Kingdom to extract cocaine chemically concealed in cosmetic hair removal wax products, has been sentenced to a total of 44 years and one month in prison. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:05:41 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/march/clearing-out-the-shelves-prolific-shoplifter-who-hit-one-store-16-times-jailed/ A prolific shoplifter who stole £14,656 worth of products during a month’s stealing spree has been sentenced to prison. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:50:53 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/march/romance-fraudster-sentenced-after-coercing-gay-men-on-dating-apps-to-send-more-than-28000/ An offender who manipulated vulnerable men through dating apps into believing they were in romantic relationships has been sentenced to three years in prison. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:23:57 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/march/making-a-quick-steal-bag-thieves-targeting-city-pub-goers-jailed/ A bag thief, who was caught on CCTV taking just seconds to steal a bag in a pub in the City of London, has been sentenced to prison. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:30:45 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/march/city-of-london-responds-to-home-office-fraud-strategy/ Responding to the Government’s Fraud Strategy, launched today at Guildhall, the City of London Corporation’s headquarters: Commissioner of the City of London Police, Pete O'Doherty, and City of London Corporation Policy Chairman, Chris Hayward, said: “This strategy is a major step forward in the fight against fraud - a crime that devastates lives and undermines the UK’s economic security. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:13:10 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/march/man-who-used-a-bed-sheet-to-hide-identity-jailed-for-attack-on-former-co-worker/ A man who attacked his former co-worker, using a metal bar, fracturing their skull, has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:19:42 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/march/domestic-corruption-unit-make-three-arrests/ Over the last year the City of London Police (CoLP)’s Domestic Corruption Unit (DCU) have undertaken a significant investigation into allegations of fraud by abuse of position contrary to Section 4 of the Fraud Act (2006) in relation to the national Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW). Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:54:41 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/february/four-men-charged-for-phone-snatching-offences/ Four men have been charged in connection with a series of phone snatching offences and fraud. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:49:52 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/february/tens-of-thousands-potentially-affected-by-spoof-insurance-apps-as-five-arrested-in-london/ Five people have been arrested across London, following a coordinated operation by the City of London Police, the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) and the Metropolitan Police Service. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:44:04 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/february/brazen-thief-caught-on-cctv-sentenced-as-new-figures-show-a-drop-in-shoplifting-in-the-city/ City of London Police’s efforts to tackle shop thefts through increased patrols and visible engagement has generated results, as latest figures reveal a fall in shoplifting in the Square Mile. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:38:39 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/february/four-arrested-in-manchester-as-pipcu-dismantle-750k-illegal-iptv-operation-that-halts-millions-of-illegal-streams/ As the industry marks the 100th anniversary of television, the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) at City of London Police are working with industry partners to take decisive action against large scale illegal IPTV streaming. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:36:06 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/january/city-of-london-responds-to-police-reform-white-paper/ Responding to the Government’s White Paper on police reform, Chair of the City of London Police Authority, Tijs Broeke and City of London Police Commissioner and National Police Chiefs’ Council lead for Cyber and Economic Crime, Pete O’Doherty, said: “We support the Government’s ambition for more effective policing and welcome the White Paper’s recognition of the City of London Police’s unique expertise in fraud and economic crime. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:02:52 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/january/report-fraud-launches/ The City of London Police, the national lead force for fraud, today announces the full public launch of Report Fraud - a new national service designed to transform how victims and businesses across England, Wales and Northern Ireland report cyber crime and fraud, and how law enforcement and industry respond. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:05:41 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/january/bag-thief-duo-locked-up/ A pair of prolific bag thieves, who targeted people in licensed premises in the City of London, have been sentenced to prison. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:50:54 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/january/serial-fraudster-sentenced-to-two-years-in-prison-after-breaching-serious-crime-prevention-order/ A man with a long history of fraud offences has been sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to fraud by false representation and breaching a Serious Crime Prevention Order (SCPO). Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:48:43 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/december/lady-mayor-joins-walk-and-talk-to-encourage-women-to-speak-with-police-about-safety/ The Lady Mayor of the City of London has taken part in a ‘Walk and Talk’ with the City of London Police and is encouraging women to do the same. Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:48:52 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/december/three-arrests-following-suspected-criminal-damage-at-a-building-in-the-city/ A City of London Police spokesperson said: “Tegan Hill, 38, of Anerley, Bromley and Joseph Knight, 24, of no fixed abode have been charged with criminal damage and public order offences at a building on Fenchurch Street (23 December 2025). Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:35:38 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/december/home-alone-style-burglar-caught-on-camera-bungling-break-in/ A burglar who was thwarted by a door handled in a scene worthy of Home Alone has been jailed. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:08:04 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/december/another-brick-in-the-wall-of-deceit-man-sentenced-to-28-months-in-prison-for-fake-stolen-lego-claims/ A man has been jailed for 28 months following an investigation by the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) into a series of fraudulent insurance claims, including fabricated reports of stolen high-value Lego sets. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:27:47 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/december/tooth-and-consequences-family-trio-sentenced-in-350k-dental-insurance-fraud/ Three members of the same family have been sentenced at Wood Green Crown Court for orchestrating a complex and sustained dental insurance fraud worth over £350,000, following an extensive investigation led by the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) part of the City of London Police, the National Lead Force for fraud. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:05:59 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/december/man-jailed-for-three-and-a-half-years-for-sexual-assault-in-the-city/ A man has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison, after he was found guilty of a sexual assault. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:54:52 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/december/former-police-officer-from-city-of-london-police-sentenced-for-sexual-messages-with-a-child/ Former City of London Police Constable Thomas Hawkes has been sentenced for sexual communication with a child. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:44:07 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/december/former-city-of-london-police-officer-jailed-for-burglary-and-harassment/ A former City of London Police Officer has been sentenced at Kingston Crown Court to three years and seven months for burglary and harassment. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:33:13 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/december/report-fraud-service-goes-live-with-full-public-launch-in-january-2026/ From Thursday 4 December 2025, anyone needing to report cyber crime or fraud will be directed to our new Report Fraud service. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:02:28 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/november/christmas-crackdown-on-crime-in-the-city-as-new-phone-snatching-figures-down-by-third/ City of London Police’s Christmas crackdown on crime is underway, as figures show that phone snatching has dropped significantly in the Square Mile. Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:42:56 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/november/dont-break-it-to-fake-it-ifed-targets-gadget-insurance-fraud-in-week-long-operation/ The Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED), part of the City of London Police, has carried out a week‑long intensification targeting individuals suspected of making false claims on insurance policies. Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:01:28 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/november/op-queby---have-you-been-contacted-by-our-victim-care-unit-vcu/ The City of London Police has recently issued a mass communication via SMS/Email to members of the public who we believe may have been contacted by overseas fraud gangs. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:37:46 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/november/sneaky-bag-thieves-targeting-pub-goer-jailed/ Two bag thieves have been sentenced to prison after being caught on CCTV stealing a bag in a pub in the City of London. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:54:00 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/november/insurance-broker-imprisoned-after-diverting-customer-payments-into-personal-account-leaving-public-and-businesses-uninsured/ An insurance broker who abused his position of trust to divert payments totalling more than £133,000 into his own personal bank account has been sentenced to more than five years in prison, following an investigation led by the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED). Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:25:44 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/november/brazen-shoplifter-banned-from-city-and-sentenced/ A prolific shoplifter has been banned from entering the City of London after being handed a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO). Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:02:39 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/november/beauty-thief-and-the-police-shoplifter-who-stole-skincare-products-jailed/ A prolific shoplifter who stole around £4,000 worth of beauty products in the City of London has been sentenced to 22 weeks in prison. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:39:22 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/november/national-cybercrime-team-appoints-waterstons-as-new-system-provider-for-police-cyberalarm/ The National Cybercrime Team is pleased to announce that Waterstons, an international cyber security consultancy, has been awarded the contract to become the new system provider for Police CyberAlarm, following a competitive commercial tender process. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:01:48 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/october/tuk-tuk-driver-who-took-expensive-wine-sentenced/ A tuk-tuk driver, who stole £24,000 worth of wine, has been sentenced to 20 months in custody suspended for two years. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:23:39 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/october/foolish-thieves-attempt-to-nick-bike-opposite-police-nick/ Two thieves who tried to steal a bike locked up opposite a police station in broad daylight have pleaded guilty to theft. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:20:40 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/october/city-cocaine-dealer-jailed/ A drug dealer caught by plain-clothed officers making an exchange in the City of London has been sentenced to 20 months in prison. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:04:21 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/october/predatory-fraudster-sentenced-for-orchestrating-staged-car-crashes-using-women-he-met-online/ A man who manipulated women he met on dating sites into participating in staged car crashes has been sentenced today at Bournemouth Crown Court to 20-months’ imprisonment. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:51:14 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/city-of-london-police-warns-public-about-surge-in-payment-diversion-fraud-targeting-property-transactions/ City of London Police and Action Fraud, the national reporting centre for fraud and cyber crime, are urging the public to remain vigilant following a rise in payment diversion fraud - commonly known as conveyancing fraud. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:05:32 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/ex-accountant-jailed-for-running-illegal-iptv-streaming-service/ A man has been sentenced to three years in prison following an investigation into an illegal streaming service that offered cheap access to premium TV channels and on-demand content. Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:40:18 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/aouidj-abderaouf/ On Wednesday 30 July 2025, security footage caught the moment where Aouidj Abderaouf, 29, of no fixed abode, spots the bag as he makes his way through the venue on Pudding Lane and then went on to steal it. Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:03:49 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/october/city-of-london-police-coordinates-national-response-to-romance-fraud-on-world-romance-scam-prevention-day/ Today, the City of London Police, as the National Lead Force for fraud, joined forces with public and private sector partners in London to mark World Romance Scam Prevention Day. Fri, 03 Oct 2025 15:27:38 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/september/city-of-london-police-seize-3000-phones-from-phone-theft-gangs/ Last week, City of London Police carried out major raids on organised phone snatching gangs. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:44:51 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/september/knife-wielding-robber-sentenced-to-four-years-and-nine-months-in-prison/ A man who brandished a knife at store staff during a robbery has been sentenced to four years and nine months in prison. Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:41:38 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/september/bag-thieves-targeting-city-of-london-pub-goers-jailed/ Two men who pleaded guilty to theft offences in the City of London have been jailed. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:25:59 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/september/phone-theft-victim-full-of-praise-for-city-officers-as-force-launches-week-of-action/ A phone theft victim has been full of praise about the City of London Police’s efforts in recovering and returning her stolen mobile phone to her. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 09:24:04 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/september/serial-ghost-broker-sentenced-after-ignoring-repeated-warnings/ A man has been sentenced for his role as a ghost broker, despite numerous warnings from the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED). Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:00:24 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/september/statement-following-former-police-officer-thomas-hawkes-being-charged-with-child-sex-offences/ Statement following former Police Officer Thomas Hawkes being charged with child sex offences. Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:03:38 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/september/shoplifter-who-stole-more-than-5000-worth-of-items-pleads-guilty/ A prolific shoplifter has pleaded guilty to stealing around £5,400 worth of products in stores across the City of London. Mon, 08 Sep 2025 11:13:10 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/september/former-labour-councillor-guilty-of-committing-sexual-assault-at-wifes-leaving-party/ A former Newham Labour councillor has been found guilty of sexual assault. Fri, 05 Sep 2025 11:14:02 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/september/appeal-for-potential-victims-of-housing-fraud-to-come-forward/ This morning, Thursday 4th September, officers from the City of London Police’s Domestic Corruption Unit executed multiple warrants in Dagenham and Essex as part of an investigation into suspected housing fraud offences linked to Barking and Dagenham Council. Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:33:45 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/august/appeal-to-trace-woman-wanted-in-connection-with-fake-weight-loss-drugs/ City of London Police are appealing for help from the public to trace a woman wanted in connection with the illegal selling of counterfeit weight loss medicines including Mounjaro and Ozempic. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:25:43 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/august/londons-most-senior-british-asian-police-officer-marks-three-decades-of-distinguished-service/ Today, London’s most senior British Asian police officer celebrates 30 years in policing. Fri, 15 Aug 2025 16:35:35 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/august/city-of-london-police-secure-silver-notice-against-convicted-fraudster/ The City of London Police has successfully secured an INTERPOL Silver Notice to assist in tracing and recovering assets belonging to convicted fraudster Anthony Constantinou. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 11:25:43 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/august/driven-by-deceit-man-sentenced-after-insurance-fraud-enforcement-department-ifed-uncovers-fake-classic-car-theft-claims/ A man has been sentenced for orchestrating a sophisticated insurance fraud involving high-value classic cars, including two 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworths and a 1976 Mk2 Ford Escort RS2000. Fri, 08 Aug 2025 15:38:08 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/july/Seven-arrested-and-5-million-worth-of-counterfeit-football-merchandise-seized/ As the new Premier League season approaches kick off, the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) at City of London Police and partners are continuing to tackle counterfeiting and clamp down on offenders who are profiting from illegal activity. Tue, 05 Aug 2025 15:14:17 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/july/six-men-sentenced-to-nearly-25-years-in-total-for-dealing-cocaine-in-the-city/ An Organised Crime Group (OCG) which ran the longest and biggest drug lines supplying cocaine in the City of London has been sentenced to a total of 24 years and six months in prison. Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:47:36 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/july/tuk-tuk-driver-who-took-expensive-wine-pleads-guilty/ A tuk-tuk driver, who stole £24,000 worth of wine, has pleaded guilty to three counts of burglary. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 11:31:12 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/july/fraud-gang-jailed-over-6-million-fake-investment-schemes/ A group of fraudsters who ran two bogus investment schemes and coerced over 150 victims out of £6 million have been sentenced in connection with fraud and money laundering offences. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 14:05:40 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/july/his-majestys-inspection-finds-city-of-london-police-outstanding-on-crime-reporting/ The City of London Police has been graded ‘outstanding’ for how it records crime, as well as ‘good’ for both investigating crime, and responding to the public. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 09:08:07 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/july/two-arrested-over-sale-of-dangerous-counterfeit-dog-products/ Dog owners are being urged to take caution when buying supplements, toys and leads for their dogs, after police seized over 20,000 counterfeit products, which could have posed a safety risk to both pets and other people. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:09:03 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/july/prison-sentence-for-prolific-bag-thief/ A prolific bag thief, who targeted pubs in the City of London, has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison. Mon, 21 Jul 2025 16:38:35 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/july/drug-dealers-and-drug-lines-smashed-in-the-city-during-intensification-week/ Officers arrested a suspected drug dealer and found 33 snap bags of cocaine during the latest County Lines intensification week. Fri, 18 Jul 2025 12:29:30 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/july/ifed-executes-five-warrants-across-east-and-south-london-in-major-crash-for-cash-investigation/ The City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) has executed a series of warrants across London as part of a targeted operation into suspected crash-for-cash activity linked to moped garages. Fri, 18 Jul 2025 09:50:22 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/july/illegal-e-bike-rider-chased-by-cycle-police-officer-through-the-city-sentenced/ An illegal e-bike rider who was chased by a cycle police officer after he failed to stop has been sentenced. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:34:19 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/july/city-of-london-police-go-for-gold-in-courier-fraud-crackdown-in-hatton-garden-with-more-than-21m-lost-in-the-last-financial-year/ The City of London Police, the national lead force for fraud, has launched a targeted intensification alongside the Met in Hatton Garden— the capital’s renowned jewellery quarter — in a concerted crackdown on courier fraud that has cost victims more than £21 million over the past financial year. Tue, 15 Jul 2025 09:05:43 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/july/man-jailed-for-running-1-million-illegal-streaming-operation/ A man who pocketed £1 million by running three illegal streaming websites has been jailed. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 17:25:44 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/july/drug-dealer-with-rambo-style-knife-jailed/ A drug dealer who admitted to owning a Rambo-style knife found in a car pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs and has been jailed. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:53:52 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/july/two-arrested-and-illegal-streaming-services-disrupted/ Two people in their 30s have been arrested in connection with an investigation into an illegal streaming service. Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:17:18 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/july/city-police-launch-summer-prevention-campaign-to-keep-the-streets-safer/ Nearly 300 cyclists have received fixed penalty notices for going through red lights so far this year, over 10 times the number of motorists clocked for the same offence. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:33:40 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/july/man-jailed-for-defrauding-vulnerable-victim/ A man who was involved in a scheme to dupe a vulnerable victim out of thousands of pounds before fleeing the country, has been sentenced to two and half years in prison. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:45:43 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/july/ninja-sword-surrender-scheme2/ Owners of ninja swords will be able to surrender them at Bishopsgate Police Station, ahead of them becoming illegal this summer. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:33:54 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/june/officers-chase-down-bag-thief/ Plain-clothed officers chased down a bag thief and managed to return a bag to the owner before they even realised their belongings were missing. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:39:50 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/june/man-jailed-after-making-300000-from-illegal-streaming-service/ A man who pocketed around £300,000 through the sale of an illegal streaming service before he fled the country, has been sentenced to five years in prison. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 16:45:43 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/june/the-shoe-fits-cinderella-phone-snatcher-guilty/ A ‘Cinderella’ phone snatcher won’t be having a fairytale ending after he was arrested when forensic investigators matched his DNA to the shoe he left behind. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 13:32:39 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/june/a-wrong-turn-on-love-lane-city-of-london-police-take-over-city-streets-to-warn-of-the-dangers-of-romance-fraud-with-more-than-106-million-lost-in-the-last-year/ New figures from City of London Police, the National Lead Force for fraud, show that more than £106 million was lost to romance fraud in the UK last year, as the number of victims continues to rise. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:05:42 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/june/pc-alison-harle-awarded-british-empire-medal-in-kings-birthday-honours/ PC Harle joined the City of London Police 27 years’ ago in 1998 and is now an Operational Planner Officer in Operations and Duty Planning. Sat, 14 Jun 2025 07:34:58 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/june/father-and-son-sentenced-for-insurance-fraud/ A father and son have been sentenced for their roles in a fraudulent car insurance scheme, following an investigation led by the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED). Mon, 09 Jun 2025 11:51:26 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/june/city-of-london-police-leads-nationwide-crackdown-on-ghost-broking/ The City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) has led a nationwide period of action targeting illegal insurance brokers, known as ‘ghost brokers’, in a coordinated crackdown on insurance fraud. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:32:50 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/may/man-arrested-in-global-piracy-case/ A man has been arrested on suspicion of leaking unreleased Hollywood films online. Thu, 22 May 2025 16:05:43 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/may/city-of-london-police-response-to-police-foundation-report-on-fraud/ Deputy Commissioner Nik Adams, National Coordinator for Economic and Cyber Crime for the City of London Police said:  “Fraud is a national security threat, and the Police Foundation report brings fresh focus on the £6. Thu, 22 May 2025 07:05:41 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/may/city-of-london-police-tactics-preventing-phone-theft/ Proactive action by the City of London Police to prevent phone snatching this year has seen a nearly 30 per cent reduction in the crime. Wed, 21 May 2025 05:05:41 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/may/drug-dealer-sentenced-to-three-years/ A man has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs. Mon, 19 May 2025 10:50:31 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/may/city-officers-ensure-retired-chief-superintendent-receives-forgotten-medal/ A retired City of London Police Chief Superintendent who spent 15 months drawing up Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation procession route, has finally received a medal owed to him 70 years ago. Mon, 12 May 2025 16:47:54 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/may/meat-and-alcohol-thief-who-spat-at-police-officer-jailed/ A thief who spat at a police officer during an arrest has been sentenced to 24 weeks in prison. Wed, 07 May 2025 10:07:07 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/may/its-a-fare-cop---black-cab-driver-pleads-guilty-to-dealing-drugs-from-taxi/ A London taxi driver who used his cab to collect and sell drugs has pleaded guilty at Inner London Crown Court to the supply of cocaine. Tue, 06 May 2025 11:43:46 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/april/viral-shoplifter-jailed-and-banned-from-city/ A shoplifter, who went viral after being caught on camera brazenly stealing from a supermarket in the City of London, has been sentenced to three months in prison. Thu, 01 May 2025 16:27:33 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/april/man-jailed-for-fake-car-insurance-fraud2/ A man has been jailed for illegally advertising his services as an insurance broker on Instagram, an act commonly known as ‘ghost broking’. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 16:23:25 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/april/luxury-perfume-thief-jailed-and-banned-from-city/ A thief who stole £7,000 worth of perfume from one store in the City of London has been sentenced to 35 weeks in prison. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 13:15:39 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/april/prolific-phone-snatcher-caught-with-nine-phones-jailed/ Oliver Brady, 27, of Grange Road, Edmonton, pleaded guilty to two counts of theft and seven counts of handling stolen goods. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:41:10 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/april/city-of-london-police-welcome-new-framework-strengthening-the-fight-against-fraud/ City of London Police, the national policing lead for fraud, welcomes the introduction of the newly revised PEEL framework. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:45:49 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/april/new-research-reveals-impact-of-fraud-on-children-and-young-people/ New research carried out by Crest Advisory, in partnership with City of London Police, reveals the scale and impact of fraud on children and young people. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:05:40 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/april/Former-Metropolitan-Police-Federation-employee-charged-with-fraud-offences/ A man will appear in court charged with fraud offences. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:45:44 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/april/city-of-london-police-warn-uk-pilgrims-to-stay-alert-to-hajj-related-fraud-as-150000-lost-to-criminals-last-year/ The City of London Police and Action Fraud are urging UK Pilgrims who are either embarking on their Hajj pilgrimage to Makkah this summer, or who are looking to book last minute packages, to stay vigilant for Hajj-related fraud this year. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:10:19 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/april/city-of-london-police-over-649m-lost-to-investment-fraud-in-2024-with-cryptocurrency-fraud-on-the-rise/ Data from Action Fraud reveals that people aged 35-44 were more likely to be targeted for investment fraud, while those aged 55-64 suffered the greatest financial losses. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:05:42 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/april/man-sentenced-for-60000-crash-for-cash-claim-involving-fake-collision-in-california/ A man has been sentenced for making an insurance claim worth £59,987, after he pretended he crashed a hire car whilst on holiday. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:04:41 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/april/city-of-london-police-launch-new-initiatives-to-tackle-phone-snatching-as-new-three-year-policing-plan-published/ Historic City of London streets have been marked to warn the public about the rising scourge of phone snatching. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:03:40 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/march/statement-on-protests/ Chief Inspector James Minney, of the City of London Police, said: “A man and a woman have been arrested for criminal damage after they scaled the Royal Exchange in the City of London at around 10am. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 13:42:03 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/march/henhouse-4-a-month-long-intensification-on-fraud-sees-more-than-7.5m-seized-and-422-arrests-made-led-by-city-of-london-police/ A nationwide crackdown on fraud throughout February led to 422 arrests, 155 voluntary interviews, and the seizure of cash and assets worth more than £7. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:00:00 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/march/over-860-uninsured-vehicles-seized-by-city-of-london-police-in-2024/ City of London Police seized 861 uninsured vehicles across the region between January and December last year. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:01:13 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/march/fake-car-insurance-fraudsters-ordered-to-pay-back-376000/ A court has granted confiscation orders against two men who were sentenced for their roles in fake car insurance scheme. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:09:04 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/march/man-who-stabbed-security-staff-with-wine-glass-imprisoned/ A man who stabbed three hotel staff members in the face has been sentenced to seven years in prison. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:14:30 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/march/man-jailed-for-carrying-knife-and-evading-police-in-the-city/ A man who tried to evade police after a routine vehicle stop has been sentenced to 21 weeks in prison for possession of a bladed article. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 15:35:11 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/february/man-reunited-with-officers-and-paramedic-who-saved-his-life/ A man who collapsed from a cardiac arrest in the City of London has been reunited with the police officers and paramedic who saved his life. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 15:06:10 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/february/79th-group-investment-appeal-for-potential-victims-of-investment-fraud-to-come-forward/ The City of London Police is investigating a suspected widespread fraud case where a company named the 79th Group is believed to be offering loan notes to investors with a high interest return over a fixed period. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 11:28:42 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/february/mother-urges-women-to-speak-out-as-man-sentenced-for-sexually-assaulting-her-daughter/ A mother hopes more women and girls feel empowered to speak up about sexual abuse and help police catch more predators, just like her daughter did. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:41:09 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/february/city-police-data-reveals-high-positive-outcomes-for-victims-as-new-strategy-published/ The City of London Police and City of London Corporation have today published their first joint Victims’ Strategy to improve services and outcomes for victims of crime in the Square Mile. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 16:36:27 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/january/two-arrested-after-victims-coerced-into-handing-over-200k-in-fake-celebrity-romance-fraud/ Two people were arrested this month as part of a romance fraud investigation that involved numerous victims dropping off large quantities of cash to the back-room of a souvenir shop on Oxford Street, central London. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 09:43:15 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/january/ocg-drug-line-ringleader-sentenced-to-15-years-in-jail/ Members of an organised crime group (OCG) which supplied class A drugs have been sentenced, following an intensive investigation by City of London Police, with the ringleader getting 15 years in jail. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 13:33:24 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/january/brazen-shoplifter-jailed-and-given-five-year-ban/ A prolific shoplifter targeting the City of London has been banned from entering the Square Mile for five years. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:22:36 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/january/new-commander-appointed-by-the-city-of-london-police/ The City of London Police have appointed Tor Garnett as Commander National, where she will join the Chief Officer Team leading the national policing response to economic and cybercrime. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 09:46:23 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/january/man-jailed-for-thefts-in-the-city/ A man has been sentenced to 12 months in prison after being convicted of six counts of thefts in licensed premises in the City. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:55:44 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/january/man-sentenced-for-60000-worth-of-bogus-travel-insurance-claims/ A man who pretended that he was forced to cancel 14 holidays due to Covid-19 restrictions in order to claim on insurance, has been sentenced. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:42:30 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/january/over-one-hundred-people-arrested-guns-and-knives-recovered-and-thousands-of-drugs-seized-in-square-mile-anpr-operations/ The City of London Police’s proactive crime operations, supported by Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), has led to over 100 arrests, 19 serious weapons seized and thousands of wraps of drugs taken off the streets in the last year. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 15:15:29 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/january/prolific-burglar-sentenced-to-prison-and-banned-from-the-city/ A prolific burglar has been jailed for 16 months and banned from entering the City of London. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:54:39 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/january/ten-plead-guilty-to-320000-crash-for-cash-fraud/   An organised crime group that pocketed over £320,000 through a ‘crash for cash’ scheme have pleaded guilty to fraud charges. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 10:29:59 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2025/january/gym-thiefs-career-washed-up-with-jail-sentence/ City of London Police are warning people to not use the same personal identification number (PIN) on their security devices and locks, after a prolific gym thief was sentenced at Isleworth Crown Court to 27 months in prison. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:14:46 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/december/counterfeit-goods-seller-sentenced/ A man who sold counterfeit designer products from a shop in Manchester has been sentenced. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 11:40:23 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/december/hacker-left-feeling-yellow-after-stealing-music-from-coldplay/ A hacker who stole unreleased music from artists including Coldplay, Upsahl and Melanie Martinez and sold it online, has been sentenced. Fri, 03 Jan 2025 13:02:54 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/december/police-officers-who-gave-life-saving-cpr-to-man-praised/ The quick actions of two City of London Police officers have been praised, following vital intervention on a man who collapsed in a pub. Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:35:43 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/december/man-imprisoned-for-sexual-assault-on-lone-woman/ A man who sexually assaulted a woman who was going home after a night out, has been given a five year and four-month prison sentence. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:31:18 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/december/man-jailed-for-100000-crash-for-cash-plot/ A man has been jailed and two men have been sentenced for an unsuccessful ‘crash for cash’ plot, which could have cost LV= General Insurance £102,827. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:05:41 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/december/man-jailed-for-attempted-rape/ A man has been sentenced to six years and five months in prison for the attempted rape of a woman in a bar in the City of London. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:20:36 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/december/man-given-prison-sentence-for-drug-supply/ A 25-year-old man has been sentenced to 31 months in prison at Inner London Crown Court after pleading guilty to possession with the intent to supply Class A drugs, including cocaine, MDMA and Ketamine. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:57:54 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/december/police-asking-people-to-spread-joy-not-hate-on-busiest-christmas-party-night/ Ahead of the busiest night of the year for Christmas parties, the City of London Police are reminding people that drunkenness is no excuse for committing hate crime. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:43:46 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/december/man-jailed-after-6000-worth-of-drugs-discovered/ A man who pleaded guilty to possessing Class A drugs with intent to supply has been sentenced to two years in jail. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:50:38 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/december/police-seize-2-million-of-counterfeit-goods-in-christmas-crackdown/ Christmas shoppers are being urged against buying bargain designer products as gifts, after police emptied two shops in north London of counterfeit stock. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 13:25:54 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/december/arrests-drugs-and-cash-seized-in-city-county-lines-crackdown/ Sixteen people were arrested and two drug lines dismantled by City of London Police officers during the latest County Lines intensification week. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:26:14 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/december/cocaine-dealer-imprisoned/ Bernard Gjikolaj, 32, of Hall Oak Walk, Camden was sentenced at Inner London Crown Court. Fri, 06 Dec 2024 12:42:55 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/november/human-resources-employee-who-cooked-the-books-to-pay-herself-more-than-100k-through-fraudulent-invoices-receives-a-three-year-prison-sentence/ A woman who worked in the HR department of an American consultancy and a property and construction company has been sentenced after it was revealed that she paid herself over £100,000 in fake invoices. Mon, 02 Dec 2024 14:30:00 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/november/city-of-london-police-target-those-committing-crime-this-christmas/ Targeting those who prey on Christmas party-goers is the focus of the City of London Police’s festive strategy. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:51:18 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/november/drug-arrests-during-uninsured-driver-operation-in-the-city/ Cannabis with a street value of £35,000 was found in a vehicle by officers during Operation Drive insured, a week-long intensification operation against uninsured motorists. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:49:49 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/november/drug-dealer-handed-prison-sentence/ A drug dealer has been sentenced at the Old Bailey to 32 months in prison, for possession with intent to supply class A drugs. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:54:37 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/november/city-of-london-police-hosts-serious-and-organised-crime-exchange/ The Serious and Organised Crime Exchange (SOCEX) conference, which is held to enhance the UK’s response to fraud, economic and cyber crime, has been opened today by the City of London Police’s T/Assistant Commissioner Nik Adams. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:04:05 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/november/illegal-e-bike-user-found-guilty-and-fined/ A man caught using an illegal e-bike has been found guilty of driving with no licence and no insurance. Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:07:12 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/november/police-operation-disrupts-luxury-watch-insurance-fraud/ High-value watches that are reported stolen or linked to insurance fraud are taken overseas via airports to be resold, according to intelligence gathered by the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED). Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:44:40 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/november/dementia-carer-who-defrauded-96-year-old-man-out-of-143000-to-fund-lavish-lifestyle-given-suspended-sentence/ April Jo Richardson,  32, of Stansted Close, Chelmsford, has been sentenced today after she was found guilty of fraud by abuse of power and fraud by false representation at Inner London Crown Court. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:22:25 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/november/serial-shoplifter-banned-and-jailed/ A serial shoplifter has been jailed for four months and banned from entering the City of London for five years. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:56:22 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/october/empire-of-pain-city-of-london-police-foil-1m-illegal-pharma-drug-gang-with-two-people-jailed-and-over-1000000-pills-seized/ Three people have been sentenced today for their role in the large scale importation and distribution of unregulated pharmaceutical drugs into the UK from India where they were then repackaged and distributed internationally. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 14:41:59 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/october/city-firearms-officers-praised-for-treating-man-on-london-bridge/ City of London Police Firearms officers have been praised for vital intervention on a man who suffered a cardiac arrest on London Bridge on Monday 21 October. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:54:11 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/october/thief-jailed-and-banned-from-city-of-london/ A prolific bag thief has been sentenced to 36 weeks in prison and banned from entering the Square Mile for five years. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:06:18 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/october/shoplifter-banned-from-city-for-two-years/ A shoplifter who targeted stores in the City of London has been banned from entering the Square Mile. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:37:29 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/october/city-police-arrest-suspected-phone-snatcher-seconds-after-theft-near-st-pauls/ A suspected phone snatcher was arrested seconds after a phone was stolen, thanks to assistance from members of the public and a nearby proactive police patrol. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:20:12 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/october/man-arrested-for-supplying-illegal-streaming-service/ A man has been arrested on suspicion of selling an illegal streaming service. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:46:47 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/october/new-commissioner-appointed-to-lead-the-city-of-london-police/ Pete O’Doherty is set to be the new Commissioner of the City of London Police following a meeting of the Court of Common Council at Guildhall today (Thursday 10 October). Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:45:30 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/september/wanted-fugitive-arrested-in-the-city-of-london/ A fugitive wanted for a violent robbery in Germany was captured in the City of London during a successful night of arrests. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 10:24:01 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/september/bag-thief-jailed-and-banned-from-city/ A prolific thief who targeted pubs in the City of London has been banned from entering the Square Mile. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 16:25:50 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/september/five-charged-on-conspiracy-to-supply-cali-weed/ Five people have been charged with conspiring to supply cannabis and money laundering, following raids carried out across west London by the City of London Police. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:40:16 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/september/man-jailed-for-fraudulently-receiving-a-50000-covid-bounce-back-loan-to-help-pay-back-historic-72-million-fraud-court-order/ A man has been jailed for 18 months after he fraudulently received a government-backed £50,000 bounce-back loan to help pay back court order fees linked to a historic £72 million pound fraud case. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 13:24:21 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/september/city-of-london-police-achieve-silver-award-on-the-inclusive-employers-standard/ City of London Police has increased its ranking to Silver standard with Inclusive Employers, the highest award achieved by any police force in the country. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:49:51 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/september/three-arrested-over-sale-of-dangerous-counterfeit-car-airbags/ Three people have been arrested as part of an investigation into the sale of counterfeit car airbags, which could have put motorists at risk. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 09:05:42 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/september/officers-last-magical-taxi-tour-will-be-emotional/ This year’s Magical Taxi Tour, where a group of London black cab drivers take seriously ill children for a trip of a lifetime, has started its journey from Canary Wharf to Disneyland Paris. Fri, 20 Sep 2024 13:04:17 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/september/organised-drug-gang-jailed/ An organised crime network that was supplying heroin, cocaine, crack cocaine and cannabis in and around London have been jailed. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:24:09 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/september/man-arrested-for-castle-baynard-street-stabbing/ A man aged 32 has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a serious assault on Castle Baynard Street. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:00:17 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/september/fake-car-insurance-fraudster-sentenced/ A man has been sentenced, after he sold invalid insurance policies and tried to take out car insurance for himself by covering up his driving offences and using a fake no-claims discount certificate. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 17:35:04 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/september/city-of-london-police-awarded-gold/ City of London Police has been awarded the prestigious Gold Employer Recognition Scheme Award by the Ministry of Defence for their support and commitment to the Armed Forces community. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 13:15:09 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/august/man-who-stabbed-a-victim-in-the-head-and-fled-brought-to-justice/ A man has been found guilty of unlawful wounding and possession of an offensive weapon following an altercation outside a City of London pub. Sat, 07 Sep 2024 00:29:40 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/august/police-raid-on-camden-high-street-uncovers-over-1000-counterfeit-designer-bags/ Three people have been arrested and a shop has been emptied of around 2,700 counterfeit designer bags, watches, sunglasses and belts during a police raid on Camden High Street. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 15:55:14 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/august/no-petty-scam-veterinary-nurse-sentenced-for-13000-pet-insurance-fraud/ A veterinary nurse has been sentenced, after she made over £13,000 worth of fraudulent insurance claims for her pets using the systems at her workplace. Mon, 02 Sep 2024 11:59:11 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/august/police-officers-teach-life-saving-bleed-prevention-techniques/ Londoners can learn life-saving bleed prevention techniques in pop up tents set up across the City of London. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 10:41:10 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/august/shoplifter-banned-from-city-and-sentenced/ A man has been sentenced to 16 weeks in jail and banned from entering the City of London for three years. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 11:03:41 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/august/city-of-london-police-officer-charged/ Statement on City of London Police Constable Joseph Moore Detective Superintendent Carly Humphreys, Head of Professional Standards Department at the City of London Police, said: “A serving City of London Police Constable Joseph Moore, 36, from Hertfordshire, has been charged with sexual assault by touching. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 09:38:54 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/august/city-of-london-police-station-participates-in-national-scheme-to-recover-zombie-knifes/ People are being urged to surrender their zombie-style knives and zombie-style machetes in a bid to rid the UK of these dangerous weapons ahead of a change to the law. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:56:13 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/august/three-men-guilty-of-going-equipped-for-theft-after-cash-machine-skimming-tools-found-in-vehicle/ Three men have been found guilty of going equipped for theft, after City of London Police officers found card-skimming equipment during a vehicle stop. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 12:24:04 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/august/serial-fraudster-jailed-after-pocketing-12000-from-bogus-insurance-claims-for-phones-laptops-and-tvs/ A man who submitted a series of fake home insurance claims to RSA Insurance for the second time, has been jailed for 20 months. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 09:29:13 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/august/shoplifter-who-punched-security-guard-in-city-sentenced-and-handed-cbo/ A shoplifter has been sentenced at Westminster Magistrates to 22 weeks in prison and banned from entering the City of London for two years for a series of thefts and assaults. Tue, 20 Aug 2024 14:20:24 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/august/three-suspected-bag-thieves-arrested/ Three suspected bag thieves have been arrested in connection with 16 thefts from pubs in London. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:00:37 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/august/left-steaming-at-the-ears-father-and-son-duo-jailed-after-city-of-london-police-uncover-136000-iron-fraud/ A father and son have been jailed for a total of five years after pocketing £136,000 in an elaborate scheme of purchasing reconditioned steam irons and returning them with forged receipts to Argos. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 15:01:27 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/august/sonny-stringer-londons-most-notorious-phone-snatcher-jailed/ Sonny Stringer, who stole 24 mobile phones in a single morning, has been sentenced to two years in prison. Mon, 12 Aug 2024 14:25:09 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/august/cycle-team-producing-great-results-a-year-on-from-launch/ Nearly one illegal e-bike or e-scooter has been seized every day since the City of London Police’s Cycle Response Unit was formed in July last year. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 15:15:35 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/august/counterfeit-watch-seller-must-pay-10000-in-legal-fees-in-28-days-after-court-orders-forfeiture-of-2300-fake-watches/ A haul of 2,361 counterfeit watches seized by police during raids in Leeds will be forfeited and the man who sold them must pay £10,000 following a contested forfeiture application hearing. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 12:23:34 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/august/gems-from-nfl-legends-stolen-hall-of-fame-ring-recovered-and-prolific-burglar-jailed/ A hotel burglar, who admitted trying to sell American Football great Andre Reed’s Hall of Fame ring, has been sentenced to prison. Fri, 02 Aug 2024 19:17:08 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/july/Have-you-been-contacted-by-Cask-Whisky-Ltd-/ The City of London Police has launched an investigation into a whisky investment company as part of the force’s commitment to protect the UK from the threat of fraud and economic crime. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 16:53:09 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/july/fraudster-sentenced-for-17000-instagram-insurance-policy-scam/ A man who made £17,618 by selling invalid car insurance policies on Instagram has been sentenced. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:58:15 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/july/shoplifter-jailed-and-banned-from-city-of-london/ A shoplifter has been sentenced to 19 weeks in prison and banned from entering the City of London for five years. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:42:18 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/july/six-arrested-and-5-million-of-counterfeit-goods-seized-from-shop-basement-during-camden-raid/ Counterfeit clothing, shoes, bags and watches worth an estimated loss to the industry of £5 million have been seized from a shop on Camden High Street, north London. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 14:22:54 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/july/witness-appeal-after-woman-assaulted-in-the-city/ City of London Police is appealing for witnesses to identify a man who seriously assaulted a woman near Farringdon station. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 17:04:23 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/july/city-commissioner-vows-to-create-a-more-equitable-diverse-and-inclusive-police-force/ City of London Police’s most senior officer has acknowledged and apologised to members of staff and the public who may have been treated unfairly by the force in the past, and pledged drastic change to achieve equity, diversity, and inclusion. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:21:34 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/july/prolific-shoplifter-jailed-and-banned-from-the-city-of-london/ A professional thief has been banned from entering the City of London for five years, after being handed a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) at City of London Magistrates’ Court. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 15:17:12 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/july/professional-thief-jailed-and-banned-from-entering-the-city-of-london/ A prolific bag thief who has targeted people in the City of London dating back to 2020, has been given a two-year prison sentence at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court. Tue, 09 Jul 2024 14:42:58 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/july/eight-arrested-and-100000-of-fake-football-shirts-seized-as-police-tackle-counterfeiting-during-euro-2024/ As the UEFA Euro 2024 semi-finals approach kick off, the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) at City of London Police, Border Force and the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) continue to tackle foul play from counterfeiters whose goal is to profit from illegal activity. Tue, 09 Jul 2024 11:18:46 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/july/naming-ceremony-held-for-new-police-horse/ Following the completion of his training, police horse Andy, from City of London Police’s Mounted Branch, has been given his new police name during a ceremony in the City. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:07:06 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/june/jail-for-man-who-was-caught-in-the-city-with-rambo-style-knife/ A man who was in possession of a 12-inch ‘Rambo’ knife has been sentenced to six months in prison. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 08:41:03 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/june/ten-arrested-for-criminal-damage-at-building-on-bishopsgate/ Ten people, believed to be aged between 20-55 years of age, have been arrested in connection with criminal damage at a building on Bishopsgate. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 13:43:06 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/june/heavy-hearts-and-empty-wallets-more-than-94.7-million-lost-to-romance-fraud-in-the-last-year/ Romance seekers are urged to be on their guard as they look for love this summer, as reports of this devastating fraud have increased by over 8 per cent in the last year. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 08:30:50 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/june/chief-inspector-made-an-mbe-for-services-to-policing/ An officer who has championed the safety of women in the City of London and forged key partnerships to assist victims has been recognised with an MBE in Birthday Honours List. Sat, 15 Jun 2024 07:59:54 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/june/man-jailed-for-attack-on-bus-driver-and-police-officers/ Reece Sudbury, 34, of Romford, attacked a bus driver on Worship Street EC2 on 27 August 2022. Fri, 14 Jun 2024 16:07:21 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/june/city-police-urge-licensed-premises-to-act-on-domestic-abuse-during-euro-2024/ The City of London Police is asking licensed premises to be extra vigilant and act on domestic abuse crimes, especially during Euro 2024, when cases are expected to rise. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 12:21:40 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/june/moped-garages-visited-by-officers-as-part-of-drive-to-tackle-moped-enabled-crash-for-cash-fraud/ Five moped garages have been visited by the City of London Police's Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) and the City of London Corporation’s Trading Standards officers as part of the unit's ongoing work to tackle moped-enabled 'crash for cash' fraud. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:27:36 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/june/three-arrested-for-damage-at-barclays-in-the-city/ Three men, aged between 34-45 years of age, have been arrested in connection with criminal damage at Barclays on Moorgate. Tue, 11 Jun 2024 13:03:43 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/june/two-people-arrested-in-connection-with-investigation-into-homemade-mobile-antenna-used-to-send-thousands-of-smishing-text-messages-to-the-public/ Officers have made two arrests in connection with an investigation into the use of a “text message blaster”, believed to have been used to send thousands of smishing messages, posing as banks and other official organisations, to members of the public. Fri, 07 Jun 2024 11:30:51 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/june/left-deflated-ex-insurance-broker-jailed-after-pocketing-46000-from-bouncy-castle-hire-companies-and-amusement-parks/ A former insurance broker has been jailed for two years, after he pocketed £46,125 by editing another company’s contract documents to increase the cost of the insurance premiums paid by his clients. Thu, 06 Jun 2024 10:39:25 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/june/first-class-commissioner-of-the-city-of-london-police-set-to-retire/ Commissioner of the City of London Police Angela McLaren is to retire from her post on medical grounds. Wed, 05 Jun 2024 14:05:22 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/june/man-who-stole-24-phones-in-one-morning-pleads-guilty/ Sonny Stringer, 28, from Islington appeared at Isleworth Crown Court on Tuesday, 4 June. Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:03:28 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/may/health-care-assistant-who-used-cancer-patients-bank-cards-is-pure-evil-says-victim/ A former health care assistant who used the credit cards of cancer patients she was supposed to take care of has been sentenced at Southwark Crown Court. Fri, 31 May 2024 16:58:36 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/may/more-than-28.7-million-lost-to-courier-fraudsters-in-the-last-year-with-people-in-their-80s-the-most-likely-to-be-targeted/ Pensioners are being urged to be vigilant after data revealed that more than £28. Tue, 28 May 2024 00:05:42 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/may/teenager-sentenced-for-phone-snatching/ A 16-year-old, who can’t be named for legal reasons, has been electronically tagged after pleading guilty to phone snatching. Fri, 24 May 2024 16:47:02 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/may/no-common-scents-shopkeeper-who-ran-store-selling-116000-worth-of-counterfeit-goods-including-potentially-dangerous-perfume-sentenced/ A man who sold counterfeit designer sportswear, trainers, jewellery and perfume to the public from a shop in Manchester has been sentenced. Fri, 10 May 2024 14:53:41 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/may/crackdown-on-e-bikes-results-in-seizure/ Crackdown on e-bikes results in seizure In the City of London Police’s continued crackdown on illegal e-bikes, a further 26 were seized during two short operations last week. Tue, 07 May 2024 10:35:34 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/april/city-of-london-police-officers-help-catch-loose-horses/ At around 8. Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:09:42 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/april/suspect-appeal-for-unprovoked-attack-in-the-city/ City of London Police want to identify a suspect in connection with an unprovoked attack on a woman near Blackfriars Station on Thursday 21 March 2024 between 9. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:59:44 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/april/nearly-one-thousand-cyclists-given-fixed-penalty-notices/ Nearly one thousand cyclists have received fixed penalty notices for going through red lights since the introduction of the City of London’s Cycle Response Unit nine months ago. Thu, 18 Apr 2024 07:36:57 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/april/over-half-a-million-pounds-of-cannabis-seized-as-three-charged/ City of London Police working in partnership with the National Crime Agency, has seized multiple strains of hybrid Californian cannabis estimated to have a street value of over half a million pounds. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:40:56 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/april/seven-men-charged-in-connection-with-the-supply-of-cocaine/ Seven men have been charged in connection with the supply of cocaine between 1 March 2022 and 14 October 2023 in the City of London. Fri, 12 Apr 2024 15:22:06 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/april/woman-who-made-500000-civil-injury-claim-sentenced-after-being-caught-out-by-surveillance-footage-and-appearance-on-the-jeremy-kyle-show/ A woman who exaggerated the injuries she sustained in a road traffic collision and tried to make a fraudulent civil injury claim for damages worth £492,141 has been sentenced, after she was caught out by evidence including footage from The Jeremy Kyle Show. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:46:08 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/april/city-of-london-police-looking-to-return-stolen-phones/ City of London Police are trying to return 13 stolen mobile phones to their owners. Tue, 09 Apr 2024 15:33:38 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/april/city-of-london-police-reveals-more-than-612-million-was-lost-to-investment-fraud-in-the-uk-last-year/ People aged 55 or over are more likely to be targeted by investment fraud, new figures show. Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:24:19 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/april/car-theft-gang-sentenced/ A successful City of London Police operation which resulted in criminal gang sentenced to years in prison was covered by the Daily Mail, detailing how detectives dismantled the organised crime group. Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:22:31 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/march/operation-henhouse-3-sees-record-amount-of-arrests-and-seizures-made-led-by-city-of-london-police/ A month-long nationwide policing intensification on fraud in February resulted in 438 arrests, 211 interviews and assets and seizures of £19 million. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:24:04 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/march/man-who-used-different-identities-to-make-75000-worth-of-fraudulent-travel-insurance-claims-sentenced/ A man who changed his name multiple times by deed poll and used the identities of his family and friends to make bogus travel insurance claims worth an estimated total of £75,000, has been sentenced. Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:04:17 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/march/city-wide-operation-to-target-business-crime/ A major co-ordinated operation will show how police within the Square Mile are keeping businesses and workers safe from crime. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:07:13 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/march/man-who-left-victim-blind-in-one-eye-following-attack-jailed/ A man who left his victim permanently blind in one eye has been sentenced to six years and nine months in jail at Inner London Crown Court, after being found guilty of Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent and Affray. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 12:03:05 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/february/eleven-interviewed-during-week-of-action-to-tackle-the-supply-of-illegal-streaming-services/ The Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) at City of London Police executed a week of action, carrying out interviews across the country as part of a crackdown on the supply of illegal streaming services, with a focus on individuals selling modified fire sticks. Tue, 05 Mar 2024 11:10:04 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/february/successful-anpr-operation-in-the-city-of-london/ City of London Police recently carried out an Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) operation that led to a number of arrests, seized vehicles and intel captured. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 16:53:58 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/february/men-jailed-for-the-murder-of-emmanuel-odunlami/ Four men have been jailed for the killing of 32-year-old Emmanuel Odunlami in the City of London which occurred in May 2022. Mon, 12 Feb 2024 17:20:49 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/february/two-members-of-a-bike-theft-gang-jailed/ The mastermind behind an organised crime gang which handled and stole bikes in the City of London, has been sentenced to two years and nine months in jail at Inner London Crown Court. Fri, 09 Feb 2024 16:35:42 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/january/mastermind-of-12m-boiler-room-fraud-who-had-his-rolls-royce-wraith-and-84-gold-bars-seized-by-police-jailed-for-five-years/   A mastermind who ran an investment fraud scheme that defrauded victims of over £12m was jailed today for five years at Southwark Crown Court. Fri, 09 Feb 2024 16:03:35 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/january/man-sentenced-after-earning-250000-from-illegal-streaming/ A man from London who made £247,552 by illegally streaming sports and movie channels, as well as other premium television content, has been sentenced. Wed, 07 Feb 2024 14:13:18 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/january/brothers-sentenced-after-800000-of-counterfeit-homeware-found-in-manchester-shop/ Two men who sold counterfeit homeware from a shop in Manchester have been sentenced. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 10:05:00 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/january/man-sentenced-after-pocketing-30000-from-bogus-insurance-claims-for-damaged-tv/ A man who took out 87 home insurance policies and then made 45 bogus claims for broken televisions against them has been sentenced. Fri, 26 Jan 2024 14:11:40 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/january/city-of-london-police-seize-five-illegal-e-bikes-and-e-scooters-a-week/ Five illegal e-bikes and e-scooters are seized every week by City of London Police’s cycle team, in a crackdown against souped-up bicycles. Thu, 25 Jan 2024 09:53:01 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/january/city-of-london-police-officers-staff-and-volunteers-checked-against-police-national-database/ In full compliance with the National Police Chiefs’ Council historical data wash, City of London Police checked every* police officer, staff member and volunteer run through the Police National Database (PND), to identify any intelligence or allegations that needed further investigation. Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:09:06 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/january/investment-fraud-gang-that-used-aliases-from-films-and-tv-shows-to-defraud-victims-of-over-1m-jailed-for-five-years/ A gang that used aliases from films and TV shows such as Suits, The Riot Club and Hart to Hart have been jailed for a combined five years and eight months. Mon, 22 Jan 2024 09:34:53 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/january/courier-fraud-warning-after-victims-lose-more-than-19.6-million-in-three-months/ Pensioners are urged to be vigilant after a spate of courier frauds in the east and south of the UK, including one case where a victim lost £5. Wed, 17 Jan 2024 10:06:25 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/january/ghost-broker-who-targeted-sudanese-community-sentenced/ A man who offered fraudulent motor insurance policies to Sudanese nationals living in the UK has been sentenced. Tue, 16 Jan 2024 10:27:37 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/january/police-horses-brighten-up-the-saddest-day/ Today is said to be the saddest day of the year, but one thing that tends to bring a smile to people’s faces all year round are our police horses. Mon, 15 Jan 2024 17:17:48 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/december/Man-charged-in-dog-fouling-stabbing/ A man has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with a knife following a confrontation over the suspect’s dog fouling near the junction of Ropemaker Street and Moorgate on the 16 December 2023. Fri, 29 Dec 2023 14:51:16 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2024/january/trial-date-set-for-city-of-london-police-officer/ Statement following the trial date set for City of London Police Officer Daniel Condon. Mon, 08 Jan 2024 10:16:40 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/december/city-of-london-police-urge-parents-to-be-aware-of-their-childrens-internet-usage-after-teenager-hackers-sentenced/ Detectives are urging parents to make sure they know more about their childrens online activity, after two teenagers were found to have carried out a hacking spree. Thu, 21 Dec 2023 16:54:53 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/december/man-convicted-of-the-murder-of-emmanuel-odunlami/ A man has been convicted of murder for the killing of 32-year-old Emmanuel Odunlami in the City of London which occurred in May 2022. Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:18:38 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/november/warning-to-christmas-shoppers-after-1-million-of-counterfeit-goods-seized-in-north-london-raids/ Christmas shoppers are being urged against buying bargain designer products as gifts, after police seized an estimated £1 million worth of counterfeit goods during raids on Camden High Street, north London. Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:39:28 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/november/insurance-worker-jailed-for-stealing-and-selling-on-customer-data/ A former insurance company employee who stole customer details and sold them to claims management companies has been jailed. Tue, 12 Dec 2023 09:05:04 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/november/dont-make-pour-decisions-that-leave-your-finances-on-the-rocks-city-of-london-police-urges-people-to-stay-vigilant-over-misleading-whisky-investment-ads/ City of London Police is urging people to take proper measures online, after whisky investment advertisements on social media left people high and dry. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:28:37 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/november/city-of-london-police-welcomes-governments-online-fraud-charter/ T/Assistant Commissioner Nik Adams, from City of London Police, said: “As the national lead police force for fraud, we welcome the Online Fraud Charter. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 10:35:46 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/november/wj-edwards-investment-city-of-london-police-issues-appeal-for-potential-victims-of-investment-fraud-to-come-forward/ The City of London Police is investigating a suspected wide-spread fraud case where suspects are contacting members of the public, falsely claiming to represent companies and promising to be able to recover money and/or investments. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:37:50 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/november/white-ribbon-accredited-city-of-london-police-ask-licensed-premises-to-help-reduce-domestic-violence/ New data released today shows that 90 per cent of the domestic violence crimes committed in the City of London happen outside the home, in hotels, bars and on the street. Fri, 24 Nov 2023 07:02:24 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/november/national-lead-force-launches-strategy-for-fraud-economic-and-cyber-crime/ The City of London Police officially launched its five-year National Policing Strategy for Fraud, Economic and Cyber Crime today, building on fraud and cybercrime being included in the strategic policing requirement earlier this year. Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:16:59 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/november/city-of-london-police-christmas-crime-prevention-plan-unwrapped/ The City of London Police is stepping into Christmas with a comprehensive policing plan to combat crime, ahead of the busiest festive period since the global pandemic. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 09:56:01 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/november/ten-arrested-in-police-crackdown-on-commercial-insurance-fraud/ Ten people have been arrested across the country and 18 vehicles seized during a two-week police operation to tackle commercial insurance fraud. Tue, 14 Nov 2023 13:36:17 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/november/caught-with-their-pants-down-three-people-sentenced-for-selling-counterfeit-underwear-and-money-laundering/ Three people who made £394,241 by selling counterfeit designer briefs, boxers and t-shirts online and then laundered the proceeds have been sentenced. Mon, 13 Nov 2023 11:56:07 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/november/city-of-london-police-marks-international-fraud-awareness-week-by-celebrating-forces-top-achievements-of-2023/ A fraudster likened to the ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ being jailed for 14 years, a hacker being convicted of stealing unreleased Ed Sheeran music and an organised crime group being jailed for more than 22 years are some of the key milestones achieved by City of London Police (CoLP) so far this year. Sun, 12 Nov 2023 09:05:41 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/november/phone-snatching-halved-in-the-city-of-london/ A special police operation to reduce phone snatching in the City of London has cut the number of offences in half. Wed, 08 Nov 2023 10:21:39 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/november/urgent-appeal-for-victims-and-witnesses-in-sexual-assault-case/ City of London Police is urgently appealing for victims linked to a series of sexual assaults to come forward. Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:07:36 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/october/city-drug-gangs-targeted-as-part-of-national-police-operation/ Drug gangs across in the City of London were targeted in a national police operation last week, leading to a county line being taken down and 18 arrests linked to varying drugs and possession of weapons offences. Fri, 20 Oct 2023 16:08:18 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/october/prolific-shoplifters-caught-as-part-of-city-operation/ Two prolific shoplifters have been caught as part of a City of London Police operation during Safer Business Action Week (SaBA). Fri, 20 Oct 2023 12:29:16 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/october/facilities-manager-who-faked-invoices-amounting-to-over-1-million-sentenced-to-six-years-in-prison/ A facilities manager who submitted fake invoices to suppliers has been jailed for six years along with a company director of a vendor he conspired with. Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:41:42 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/october/phone-snatcher-imprisoned-for-numerous-thefts-across-london/ A man has been sentenced to four years and four months in prison for a sophisticated, planned and organised series of phone snatches across London. Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:56:56 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/october/10-years-of-fighting-intellectual-property-crime-specialist-police-unit-reflects-on-a-decade-of-bringing-criminals-to-justice/ The Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) at City of London Police is celebrating 10 years since its launch. Thu, 05 Oct 2023 11:14:29 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/october/romance-fraudsters-break-hearts-and-bank-balances-with-92.8m-lost-in-the-uk-last-year/ In the last financial year, the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) received 8,036 reports of romance fraud, amounting to over £92m lost, with an average loss per victim of £11,500, new data shows. Mon, 02 Oct 2023 10:21:42 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/september/serial-fraudster-ordered-to-pay-back-210000-after-orchestrating-62-fraudulent-insurance-claims/ A court has granted a confiscation order against a man who was jailed in 2021 after he cloned a claims management company and orchestrated over 60 fraudulent motor insurance claims. Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:49:55 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/september/crackdown-on-anti-social-behaviour-at-bank-junction/ A City of London Police five-day operation at Bank Junction has yielded significant results and cracked down on anti-social behaviour. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:57:45 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/september/extinction-rebellion-co-founder-sentenced-for-guildhall-damage/ One of the founders of Extinction Rebellion has been sentenced to two months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, ordered to undertake 150 hours of unpaid work and pay £1200 in compensation at the Inner London Crown Court today. Fri, 08 Sep 2023 15:05:21 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/august/imitation-game-man-sentenced-for-selling-counterfeit-football-shirts/ A man who sold counterfeit football shirts in the run up to the 2022 World Cup has been sentenced. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 10:05:36 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/august/commissioner-responds-to-letter-from-peter-tatchell/ Dear Mr. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 11:32:10 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/august/action-fraud-response-to-inaccurate-coverage-in-daily-mail/ The Daily Mail’s ‘This is Money’ has today published an inaccurate and misleading story about Action Fraud under the headline ‘I fell victim to a Facebook scam and the police advised me to write a letter of complaint to Mark Zuckerberg’. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 16:27:29 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/august/man-jailed-for-rape-in-the-city/ A man has been sentenced to six years and nine months at Inner London Crown Court for raping a woman in the City of London. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 15:21:54 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/august/police-operation-in-camden-sees-5-million-worth-of-counterfeit-goods-seized-and-three-arrested/ Counterfeit clothing, handbags and watches, worth an estimated loss to the industry of £5 million, were seized during raids in Camden, north London. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:09:26 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/august/prison-for-pair-who-stabbed-members-of-the-public-during-phone-snatch-in-the-city/ Two men have been sentenced to 17 years after three people were stabbed during an attempted phone snatch in the City of London. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 18:05:22 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/august/three-people-charged-following-drug-raids/ Three people have been charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, following raids carried out across East London by the City of London Police. Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:59:20 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/august/specialist-victim-care-unit-which-supports-thousands-of-vulnerable-fraud-victims-rolled-out-across-the-uk/ A national unit which supports vulnerable victims of fraud has been rolled out to all 43 police forces in England and Wales. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 09:20:58 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/august/ghost-broker-sentenced-for-302000-insurance-policy-scam/ A ghost broker who charged more than 900 unsuspecting motorists £300 each for fraudulent motor insurance policies has been sentenced. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 09:35:59 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/july/the-hot-pursuit-of-justice-operation-curry-sees-investment-fraudsters-sentenced-to-six-years-for-500000-cryptocurrency-scam/ Two prolific fraudsters have been jailed for their involvement in the sale of shares in a fictitious cryptocurrency. Fri, 28 Jul 2023 15:19:29 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/july/signed-sealed-delivered-to-prison-man-jailed-for-six-and-a-half-years-after-faking-signatures-of-ceo-on-660000-of-fraudulent-invoices/ A man who helped fake signatures from the CEO of a foreign exchange company based in the City of London has been jailed for six and a half years. Mon, 10 Jul 2023 11:31:40 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/june/police-warn-of-rise-in-bogus-insurance-claims-as-people-turn-to-fraud-amid-cost-of-living-pressures2/ The City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) is urging the public to know the risks associated with committing insurance fraud, after reported cases of opportunistic fraud from March 2022 to April 2023 rose by 61 per cent from the previous period. Mon, 19 Jun 2023 09:53:20 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/june/hacker-ordered-to-pay-back-100000-after-selling-unreleased-music-by-world-famous-recording-artists/ A court has granted a confiscation order against a hacker who was jailed in 2022 after he stole unreleased material owned by famous recording artists and sold it on the dark web in exchange for cryptocurrency. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 12:54:08 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/june/new-suppliers-appointed-for-action-fraud-service-replacement/ City of London Police has appointed two new suppliers to provide the fraud and cybercrime reporting service which will replace Action Fraud. Tue, 13 Jun 2023 09:27:57 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/june/appeal-launched-in-hunt-for-man-who-ran-70-million-ponzi-style-investment-scam/ A man who ran a ponzi-style investment scam worth in excess of £70 million in the City of London has been jailed for 14 years. Fri, 09 Jun 2023 16:12:27 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/june/three-counterfeit-goods-salesmen-sentenced-after-police-seize-1-million-of-fake-designer-products-from-hidden-basement-shop/ A counterfeit goods shopkeeper and his two accomplices have been sentenced after police seized over £1 million worth of fake designer products from the basement unit of a fast food takeaway shop in Manchester. Wed, 07 Jun 2023 09:33:49 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/june/silver-pound-swindlers-uks-senior-population-lose-more-than-12.6-million-in-the-last-year-to-courier-fraudsters/ People over the age of 70 are being disproportionately targeted by courier fraud, new data from the City of London Police reveals. Mon, 05 Jun 2023 10:04:23 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/may/city-of-london-police-crackdown-on-phone-thefts-in-raids/ Early morning raids in a joint operation between the City of London Police and the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) led to several arrests of suspected criminals dealing with stolen phones. Thu, 25 May 2023 11:00:18 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/may/man-guilty-of-70-million-city-of-london-foreign-exchange-trading-investment-scam/ A man who ran a ponzi-style investment scam worth in excess of £70 million in the City of London has been found guilty following a seven week-long trial. Mon, 22 May 2023 12:55:04 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/may/police-seize-45000-worth-of-counterfeit-toothbrush-heads-in-east-london-raids/ The Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) at City of London Police has seized 3,000 counterfeit electrical toothbrush heads which, if genuine, are estimated to have been worth a total of £45,000. Wed, 17 May 2023 10:34:36 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/may/couple-jailed-for-making-and-supplying-fake-ids/ A couple have been sentenced to prison at Inner London Crown Court on Wednesday 10 May for making and supplying fake IDs over a four-year period. Fri, 12 May 2023 15:39:02 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/may/dutch-national-who-exchanged-counterfeit-apple-products-for-replacement-devices-as-part-of-warranty-fraud-scam-jailed/ A Dutch national has been jailed for his part in a Europe-wide scam that involved exchanging counterfeit Apple products under warranty for genuine replacements, amounting to over £6,500. Fri, 12 May 2023 12:16:57 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/may/ruff-day-at-the-office-finance-officer-at-veterinary-practice-sentenced-after-pocketing-37000-through-fraudulent-pet-insurance-claims/ A finance officer at a veterinary practice, who made over £37,000 in fraudulent pet insurance claims by editing invoices obtained from her employer, has been sentenced. Thu, 11 May 2023 14:21:21 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/may/prison-sentence-for-woman-caught-red-handed-with-stolen-phone/ A woman who was in the possession of a stolen mobile phone has been sentenced to 10 weeks imprisonment, after being found guilty of handling stolen goods at Central London Magistrates’ Court. Thu, 11 May 2023 10:40:30 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/may/city-of-london-police-first-in-the-country-to-screen-suspects-for-adhd/ The City of London Police is the first force in the country to screen detainees in custody for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Wed, 10 May 2023 11:12:45 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/may/former-chief-superintendent-found-guilty-of-gross-misconduct/ A misconduct hearing has concluded that Mr David Clark, a former Chief Superintendent at the City of London Police, did breach standards of professional behaviour. Wed, 10 May 2023 09:26:44 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/may/iptv-reseller-who-fled-the-uk-with-his-dog-to-avoid-prosecution-is-jailed-for-five-years/ A man who made around £300,000 by reselling an IPTV service that enabled people to watch premium television content without a subscription has been jailed. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:16:47 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/may/city-of-london-police-welcomes-publication-of-governments-fraud-strategy/ City of London Police, the national policing lead for fraud, welcomes the launch of the Government’s Fraud Strategy which has been published today. Tue, 02 May 2023 22:45:53 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/april/man-handed-life-sentence-for-attempted-murder-of-homeless-man/ A 29-year-old man who stabbed a rough sleeper in the neck has been jailed for life at Southwark Crown Court, after he was found guilty of attempted murder and two counts of possession of a bladed weapon. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 14:27:47 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/april/city-of-london-police-launches-initiative-to-tackle-violence-against-women-and-girls/ The City of London Police is launching a ‘Walk and Talk’ initiative, as figures show the number of people coming into the Square Mile is now nearing pre-pandemic levels. Thu, 20 Apr 2023 11:14:43 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/april/man-jailed-for-seven-years-after-deliberately-driving-at-two-people/ A man, who deliberately drove his car into a group of people and injured two men, has been sentenced to seven years in jail at the Old Bailey. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 14:12:14 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/april/force-good-on-public-fairness-and-respect-and-keen-to-improve-in-all-areas/ His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has published the results of its inspection into the City of London Police. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 11:20:57 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/april/ifed-shows-that-opportunistic-insurance-fraud-does-not-pay-as-cost-of-living-pressures-drive-surge-in-cases/ The City of London Police's Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) is raising awareness of the risks associated with opportunistic insurance fraud, after it investigated 18 such claims, which had a total estimated value of £216,875, across the country in February and March 2023. Wed, 05 Apr 2023 11:32:05 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/march/nationwide-operation-henhouse-sees-serial-fraudsters-outfoxed-with-over-6.2m-in-assets-seized-and-290-arrests-led-by-city-of-london-police/ A month-long intensification on fraud activity last month resulted in 290 arrests, 58 warrants  executed and assets totalling over £6. Wed, 29 Mar 2023 15:10:53 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/march/city-of-london-police-urge-vigilance-against-hajj-related-fraud-as-uk-muslim-pilgrims-plan-for-hajj-2023/ The City of London Police, together with key partners, is warning prospective Hajj pilgrims to be vigilant against fraud as they begin booking trips to Mecca for June 2023. Wed, 29 Mar 2023 09:39:59 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/march/city-police-officers-first-in-country-to-use-new-mental-health-checklist/ The City of London Police are the first force in the country to have used a new Mental Health and Neurodevelopmental Checklist when interviewing a suspect. Tue, 28 Mar 2023 09:18:55 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/march/city-wide-operation-to-keep-businesses-safer-from-crime/ Today a major co-ordinated operation will show how police within the Square Mile are keeping businesses and workers safe from crime. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 10:03:24 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/march/city-of-london-police-respond-to-vawg-report/ Responding to the Policing Performance and Insights publication, City of London Police T/Chief Superintendent Sanjay Andersen said: “We welcome the publication of this report which offers the insight needed to scrutinise how, across the UK and here in the City of London, we are prioritising and policing violence against women and girls and being open about any case of police perpetrated activity. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 09:43:03 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/february/insurance-fraud-enforcement-department-secures-first-serious-crime-prevention-order/ The City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) has secured its first ever Serious Crime Prevention Order against a serial fraudster who was jailed in 2021. Mon, 06 Mar 2023 09:13:18 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/february/four-arrested-during-nationwide-crackdown-on-the-supply-of-illegal-streaming-services/ The Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) at City of London Police and its partners have executed a series of raids across the country as part of a crackdown on the supply of illegal streaming services. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 11:00:00 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/february/time-on-the-inside-fraudster-who-conned-his-employer-with-fake-overtime-claims-jailed/ A contracts manager who changed bank account details on his company’s payroll system and then submitted fictitious overtime claims to accounts he had access to has been jailed. Tue, 21 Feb 2023 13:42:14 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/february/city-of-london-police-welcome-fraud-inclusion-in-strategic-policing-requirement/ The City of London Police, as the national lead force for fraud, has long advocated that fraud be a national priority within the Strategic Policing Requirement. Mon, 20 Feb 2023 14:58:08 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/january/operation-creative-blocks-6-million-of-uk-advertising-revenue-from-funding-illegal-websites/ A police operation that disrupts websites illegally providing access to copyrighted content stopped £6 million of advertising revenue from UK traffic reaching these websites in 2022. Mon, 06 Feb 2023 13:43:43 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/january/jailed-pseudonym-criminal-who-ran-2.7-million-investment-fraud-scam-with-his-wife-sentenced-to-nine-years-imprisonment/ A relentless fraudster who uses numerous pseudonyms and was previously banned from being a director of any company has been jailed for nine years for a £2. Fri, 03 Feb 2023 14:05:48 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/january/police-shut-down-domains-that-illegally-hosted-copyrighted-content-by-youtube-supergroup-the-sidemen/ The Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) at City of London Police and anti-piracy agency Web Capio have seized domains that illegally hosted copyrighted content by YouTube supergroup the Sidemen. Fri, 27 Jan 2023 11:44:54 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/january/former-charlton-athletic-footballer-jailed-for-seven-and-a-half-years-for-15-million-investment-scam/ A former footballer who convinced up to 100 friends and members of his family to invest a total of more than £15 million in a foreign currency exchange scheme has been jailed for seven and a half years. Thu, 12 Jan 2023 12:03:02 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2023/january/man-jailed-for-two-years-after-causing-fatal-collision-while-speeding-to-a-nightclub/ A driver who killed a pedestrian while speeding to avoid having to stop at a red traffic light in the City of London has been jailed. Wed, 11 Jan 2023 14:01:20 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/december/warning-to-christmas-shoppers-after-police-uncover-60000-worth-of-counterfeit-perfume/ The Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) at the City of London Police is urging Christmas shoppers against buying bargain designer beauty products, after it seized an estimated £60,000 worth of fake perfume, which officers believe may contain harmful chemicals. Fri, 16 Dec 2022 09:05:51 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/december/man-jailed-for-trying-to-cash-in-on-his-brothers-death-from-covid-19/ A man who tried to claim £520,000 in life insurance payments after the death of his brother from Covid-19 has been jailed. Wed, 07 Dec 2022 11:01:10 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/november/police-seize-150-tonnes-of-fake-designer-goods-from-factory-believed-to-mass-produce-counterfeit-items-in-exploitative-conditions/ City of London Police’s Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) has led an operation to shut down a factory responsible for mass-producing counterfeit designer goods in what officers believe are exploitative conditions. Fri, 02 Dec 2022 11:54:34 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/november/serial-romance-fraudster-who-scammed-victims-out-of-320000-sentenced-to-12-years-in-prison/ A man who scammed four women he met on an online dating website out of more than £320,000 has been jailed for 12 years. Wed, 30 Nov 2022 11:56:28 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/november/members-of-organised-criminal-gang-jailed-for-more-than-14-years-for-frauds-totalling-857000/ Members of an organised criminal group (OCG) which committed high value frauds have been jailed for a total of 14 years and 7 months. Tue, 29 Nov 2022 09:01:05 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/november/five-serial-thieves-sentenced-after-stealing-157000-worth-of-items-from-victims-on-nights-out-in-london/ Two men have been jailed, and another three sentenced, for stealing £156,781 worth of items from members of the public in a series of thefts across London. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 09:05:42 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/november/city-police-were-keeping-the-city-safe-this-christmas/ Increased police officer numbers to prevent crime and ensure a visible policing presence as World Cup and Christmas celebrations arrive in the City. Thu, 24 Nov 2022 10:29:31 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/november/police-tackle-counterfeiting-by-seizing-half-a-million-pounds-worth-of-fake-football-shirts-ahead-of-the-world-cup/ As the 2022 World Cup kicks off this weekend, the City of London Police’s Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) is continuing to tackle counterfeiting and clamp down on offenders whose goal is to profit from criminal activity. Fri, 18 Nov 2022 11:16:08 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/november/man-jailed-for-making-over-2-million-from-illegally-pre-configured-tv-set-top-boxes/ A man who made over £2 million by selling set-top boxes that enabled buyers to watch premium television content without a subscription has been jailed. Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:40:15 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/november/four-men-sentenced-for-5.4-million-gold-mine-investment-fraud/ Four men who worked together to scam more than 340 victims out of £5. Mon, 07 Nov 2022 13:38:18 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/october/police-seize-200-million-worth-of-counterfeit-designer-goods-in-west-london-raid/ Officers from City of London Police’s Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) seized counterfeit designer goods worth an estimated loss to the industry of £200 million during a warrant in Southall, London. Wed, 02 Nov 2022 14:07:34 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/october/man-jailed-after-attempting-to-blackmail-a-major-broadcasting-company-using-stolen-data/ A man has been jailed for obtaining customer records from a major broadcasting company, and then threatening to publish them on the dark web unless he was paid the equivalent of £44,286 in Bitcoin. Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:21:12 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/october/road-to-ruin-fourth-man-sentenced-for-dangerous-50k-crash-for-cash-plot-on-busy-a-road/ An outstanding defendant has been sentenced in absence for deliberately causing a collision on a busy A road, which saw an innocent driver plough into the back of a car at around 50 miles per hour. Wed, 26 Oct 2022 10:45:21 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/october/hacker-jailed-after-making-over-130000-from-unreleased-songs-by-world-famous-recording-artists/ A man who illegally accessed cloud-based accounts owned by several world-famous recording artists has been jailed. Fri, 21 Oct 2022 11:33:42 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/october/warning-on-get-rich-quick-schemes-as-investment-fraud-soars-among-young-professionals-on-social-media/ ‘Get rich quick’ investment opportunities are soaring amongst young professionals, with more than £890 million lost to investment fraud last year. Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:01:00 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/october/second-man-charged-in-connection-with-bishopsgate-attempted-robbery-and-knife-attack/ A second man has today been charged in connection with the attempted robbery and knife attack on 6 October. Fri, 14 Oct 2022 15:14:34 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/october/man-charged-in-connection-with-bishopsgate-attempted-robbery-and-knife-attack/ City of London Police detectives investigating the attempted robbery and knife attack on 6 October, have today charged a man. Tue, 11 Oct 2022 10:16:36 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/october/arrest-in-connection-with-bishopsgate-attempted-robbery-and-knife-attack/ City of London Police detectives investigating the attempted robbery and knife attack on 6 October, have today arrested a man. Mon, 10 Oct 2022 17:58:19 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/october/attempted-robbery-bishopsgate-appeal-for-information/ Officers from City of London Police are appealing for information following an attempted robbery on Bishopsgate at 9. Fri, 07 Oct 2022 17:03:48 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/october/sun-sea--scam-city-of-london-police-executes-search-warrants-and-makes-several-arrests-in-nationwide-period-of-action-against-travel-insurance-fraudsters/ The City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) executed warrants across the country as part of a crackdown on travel insurance fraud, resulting in seven arrests. Fri, 07 Oct 2022 08:05:40 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/october/bishopsgate-robbery/ Chief Superintendent Steve Heatley, from the City of London Police, said: “We received reports of three stabbings and a person pushed to the floor on Bishopsgate at 9. Thu, 06 Oct 2022 15:11:53 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/september/social-media-influencer-sentenced-for-selling-counterfeit-goods-online/ A man who promoted and sold counterfeit designer clothing and mobile phones to more than 20,000 Instagram followers has been sentenced. Wed, 21 Sep 2022 11:48:33 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/september/policing-operation-under-way-across-the-city-and-london-following-the-death-of-her-majesty-queen-elizabeth-ii/ As all of us at City of London Police join the nation and people around the world in mourning the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, a policing and security operation is under way. Fri, 09 Sep 2022 16:41:24 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/september/statement-on-the-death-of-her-majesty-the-queen/ This evening, we were informed of the death of Her Majesty the Queen. Thu, 08 Sep 2022 19:17:18 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/september/appeal-for-witnesses-after-armed-robbery-in-cannon-street/ Detectives are appealing for witnesses after an armed robbery on Cannon Street in the City of London. Mon, 05 Sep 2022 15:01:15 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/august/man-charged-with-blomfield-street-attempted-murder/ Detectives from the City of London Police investigating an attempted murder have charged a man. Fri, 26 Aug 2022 09:42:41 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/august/appeal-for-witnesses-after-attempted-murder-in-blomfield-street/ Detectives from the City of London Police investigating an attempted murder are appealing for witnesses who may have information to assist with the investigation. Thu, 25 Aug 2022 12:56:09 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/august/duo-sentenced-for-money-laundering-operation-traced-back-to-multi-million-pound-scams/ A man and woman have been sentenced for laundering money that was traced back to millions of pounds fraudulently obtained from victims. Wed, 24 Aug 2022 11:57:52 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/august/man-jailed-for-75000-worth-of-bogus-travel-insurance-claims/ A man from Liverpool has been jailed after using the identities of people he knew in an attempt to submit over £75,000 worth of bogus travel insurance claims. Tue, 23 Aug 2022 10:35:54 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/august/action-fraud-partners-with-signvideo-to-make-fraud-reporting-service-accessible-for-british-sign-language-users/ Action Fraud, the national reporting centre for fraud and cyber crime, has partnered with SignVideo to assist those who are deaf or hard of hearing and use British Sign Language to report fraud. Thu, 18 Aug 2022 11:15:24 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/august/money-for-old-rope-man-sentenced-after-buying-broken-down-cars-to-use-in-insurance-claims/ A man from London has been sentenced for making bogus car insurance claims for collisions and theft in a bid to fraudulently gain around £25,000. Wed, 17 Aug 2022 12:41:27 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/august/make-your-bed-and-lie-in-it-man-sentenced-for-money-laundering-after-cash-stash-found-under-bed/ A man has been sentenced for money laundering after police found him in possession of £280,000, including a quarter of a million pounds stashed in a drawer under a bed. Fri, 12 Aug 2022 08:51:56 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/august/man-jailed-for-bogus-medical-insurance-claims-totalling-24000/ A man from Yorkshire has been jailed after attempting to defraud three insurance companies by making bogus claims for medical treatment, totalling around £24,000. Tue, 09 Aug 2022 13:21:09 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/july/two-more-charged-in-connection-with-gresham-street-murder/ Detectives investigating the murder of Emmanuel Odunlami have charged two more people. Fri, 29 Jul 2022 14:27:09 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/july/sun-sea--scam-city-of-london-police-reminds-people-to-check-they-are-properly-insured-before-going-on-holiday-as-travel-chaos-continues/ As many flights to and from the UK continue to be delayed or cancelled, the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) is reminding the public to check that they are properly insured before heading on holiday. Sat, 23 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/july/friend-in-need-scams-costs-whatsapp-users-1.5-million/ A convincing WhatsApp scam where criminals pose as a friend or family member in need has cost victims over £1. Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/july/appeal-after-sexual-assaults-on-buses-in-the-city-of-london/ The assaults occurred on the 35 bus (London Bridge – Liverpool Street) travelling north at around 12:10pm on 10 October 2021 and the 149 (Dalston to Fenchurch Street) and 344 (Fenchurch Street – Southwark Bridge) buses, both travelling south between 9:30am – 10am on 17 March 2022. Thu, 14 Jul 2022 09:59:17 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/july/ghost-broker-who-profited-over-50k-through-hundreds-of-bogus-insurance-policies-sentenced/ A man from London has been sentenced for setting up hundreds of fraudulent insurance policies on behalf of other people by using false details and compromised bank accounts. Fri, 08 Jul 2022 13:29:49 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/june/appeal-after-theft-of-9500-bottle-of-whisky-from-city-of-london-shop/ Officers are appealing for help to identify two people following the theft of a £9,500 bottle of whisky from a shop in the City of London. Thu, 07 Jul 2022 10:58:16 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/june/police-seize-170000-worth-of-counterfeit-cds-in-raids/ Two warrants were carried out at commercial premises on Indigo Road and Eastham Village Road on Tuesday 21 June 2022. Thu, 23 Jun 2022 12:07:40 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/june/serial-fraudster-who-lied-about-having-terminal-cancer-and-exploited-job-at-bank-jailed-for-2-million-plot/ Rajesh Ghedia, 42, of Parkside, New Haw, Addlestone, defrauded multiple insurance and pension companies out of over £1. Fri, 17 Jun 2022 12:30:09 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/june/man-jailed-for-using-fake-alias-to-attempt-to-scam-elderly-man-out-of-67000/ Richard Templeton, 61, of Alicante, Spain, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud and was jailed for two years at Leicester Crown Court on 1 June 2022. Thu, 09 Jun 2022 09:25:48 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/june/duo-lied-about-drunk-driver-to-fraudulently-claim-for-minor-car-accident/ Two men from London have been sentenced after grossly exaggerating a minor accident to claim for personal injury and vehicle damage. Tue, 07 Jun 2022 13:44:07 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/june/city-of-london-police-staff-member-awarded-mbe-in-queens-birthday-honours-2022/ A City of London Police employee has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Wed, 01 Jun 2022 22:45:43 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/may/team-effort-behind-platinum-jubilee-policing-operation-in-city-of-london/ At City of London Police, we are proud to play our part in helping everyone to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee safely and securely. Tue, 31 May 2022 14:02:21 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/may/man-jailed-within-48-hours-after-100000-of-stolen-goods-recovered-from-his-home/ Katien Rejise, 39, of Penrhyn Grove, Walthamstow, was found in possession of 48 mobile phones, 33 laptops and tablets, 6 sets of Apple Airpods, two Rolex and Tag Heuer watches and 34 other items, including wallets and bank cards, none of which belonged to him. Fri, 27 May 2022 13:09:34 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/may/city-of-london-police-campaign-thwarts-courier-fraudsters-in-their-tracks/ A City jewellers prevented a 93-year-old man from losing more than £100,000 to courier fraud, following a City of London Police campaign. Tue, 24 May 2022 09:51:39 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/may/serial-fraudster-sentenced-after-forging-cv-and-employment-reference/ A man who was let out of jail on licence in 2020 has been sentenced after lying about his work history and qualifications to get a job at a leading British charity. Mon, 23 May 2022 11:59:47 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/may/slippery-characters-two-men-sentenced-for-selling-fake-bio-oil/ Two men who sold fake Bio-Oil online to pregnant women have been sentenced. Fri, 20 May 2022 12:30:32 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/may/second-man-charged-with-gresham-street-murder/ Detectives investigating the murder of Emmanuel Odunlami have charged a second person. Wed, 18 May 2022 09:04:17 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/may/man-charged-with-murder/ Detectives investigating the murder of Emmanuel Odunlami have charged a man. Mon, 16 May 2022 17:23:03 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/may/protect-your-loved-ones-from-callous-criminals-as-new-tactics-used-by-courier-fraudsters-unveiled/ The son of a victim of courier fraud is urging carers, family and friends of vulnerable people to be on their guard to help prevent their loved ones being exploited by fraudsters. Mon, 16 May 2022 09:22:57 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/april/family-release-tribute-to-emmanuel-odunlami/ The family of Emmanuel Odunlami have released a tribute in the lead up to the two-week anniversary of his death. Thu, 12 May 2022 19:40:00 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/april/victim-named-in-gresham-street-fatal-stabbing/ Detectives investigating a fatal stabbing in the City of London have named the victim as they continue to appeal for information. Wed, 04 May 2022 17:49:31 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/april/appeal-for-information-after-fatal-stabbing/ Officers from City of London Police are appealing for information following a fatal stabbing in the Gresham Street area at 11:30pm on May 1, 2022. Mon, 02 May 2022 19:13:10 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/april/insurance-fraud-enforcement-department-appoints-new-head-of-unit/ Detective Chief Inspector Tom Hill has been appointed as the new head of the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED). Thu, 21 Apr 2022 11:51:02 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/april/the-name-of-the-game-man-sentenced-after-using-two-names-to-claim-twice-for-the-same-car-accident/ A man from Manchester who made claims to Aviva for the same car accident in two different names has been handed a suspended prison sentence and ordered to pay back £58,000 in compensation. Mon, 11 Apr 2022 09:51:07 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/april/last-orders-jail-time-for-thieves-who-stole-from-pub-customers/ Thieves who stole goods worth in excess of £4,600 from customers at pubs across London, including phones, laptops and earphones, have been jailed for seven months Walied Farag, 28 of no fixed address, and Yassin Malki-Hernandez, 32, from Corbyn Street, Finsbury Park, London, were sentenced to seven months in prison and ordered to pay a victim surcharge at the Central Criminal Court on 6 April 2022. Thu, 07 Apr 2022 13:08:52 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/april/city-of-london-police-launches-new-recruitment-campaign-to-find-applicants-who-fit-the-bill/ City of London Police has launched a new recruitment campaign to recruit up to 100 new constables as part of its commitment to the national Police Uplift Programme (PUP). Thu, 07 Apr 2022 11:59:47 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/april/city-of-london-policing-plan-launched/ City of London Police and the City of London Corporation launch the first Policing Plan under the new chief officer team, led by Commissioner Angela McLaren. Mon, 04 Apr 2022 12:43:47 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/march/two-teenagers-charged-in-connection-with-investigation-into-hacking-group/ Detective Inspector Michael O'Sullivan, from the City of London Police, said: “The City of London Police has been conducting an investigation into members of a hacking group. Fri, 01 Apr 2022 09:07:57 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/march/serving-police-officer-sentenced-for-assault-on-bar-manager/ A serving Metropolitan Police officer has been sentenced after he headbutted a bar manager in a cocktail bar in Monument. Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:13:51 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/on-your-bike--prolific-city-cycle-thief-sentenced/ A thief who stole two bikes with a value of almost £2000 from public cycle racks in the City, has been sentenced after he was arrested, following joint working between the City of London and Metropolitan Police forces. Thu, 24 Mar 2022 13:14:22 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/whats-in-a-name-serial-fraudster-with-17-aliases-jailed-for-bogus-motor-insurance-claims/ A man from London has been jailed for trying to defraud two insurance companies by using a number of aliases. Thu, 17 Mar 2022 13:28:10 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/march/swindler-sentenced-man-jailed-for-laundering-money-from-romance-fraud-victims/ Latif Kasule, 32, from Uxbridge, London, was found guilty at Caernarfon Crown Court of seven counts of money laundering on Friday 4 February. Wed, 16 Mar 2022 11:05:33 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/march/city-of-london-police-hosts-counter-terrorism-conference-ct2022/ Security professionals, business leaders and counter terrorism experts attended the City of London Police’s inaugural counter terrorism conference, CT2022, on Thursday 10 March. Tue, 15 Mar 2022 14:02:54 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/march/appeal-for-witnesses-after-attack-left-victim-with-permanent-injuries/ Officers from the City of London Police are appealing for anyone who has information, or recognises these individuals, following an unprovoked attack outside a bar near Mansion House. Tue, 15 Mar 2022 09:00:00 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/march/damage-control-fraudster-sentenced-for-smashing-up-own-car/ A man from Norfolk has been sentenced for deliberately causing extensive damage to his car in an attempt to fraudulently claim on his insurance. Mon, 14 Mar 2022 11:59:22 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/february/trio-sentenced-for-staging-collision-in-attempt-to-defraud-insurer-of-almost-50000/ A trio from London have been sentenced for a ‘crash for cash’ plot in which they tried to defraud an insurance company out of tens of thousands of pounds. Mon, 28 Feb 2022 14:58:31 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/february/footballers-foul-play-caught-out-after-driving-without-insurance-and-causing-accident-involving-four-cars/ A professional footballer has been sentenced for driving uninsured and then taking out insurance immediately after a collision with three parked cars. Wed, 23 Feb 2022 12:30:45 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/february/city-of-london-police-warns-students-not-to-let-ghost-brokers-take-them-for-a-ride-this-national-student-money-week/ The City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) is raising awareness of insurance fraud amongst students, as universities across the UK take part in National Student Money Week. Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:00:00 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/february/in-pour-taste--jail-time-for-city-of-london-wine-thief/ A thief, who stole over £8000 of wine from a restaurant in the Square Mile has received 17 weeks in custody. Thu, 17 Feb 2022 13:24:16 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/february/city-of-london-police-welcomes-two-new-commanders/ City of London Police is pleased to welcome two further additions to its chief officer team, following the announcement of the new Commissioner and Assistant Commissioners in January. Wed, 16 Feb 2022 12:37:20 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/february/10-years-of-fighting-insurance-fraud-ifed-across-the-globe/ Over the years, IFED has not only investigated fraud up and down the country, but also across the globe. Fri, 11 Feb 2022 09:47:47 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/february/city-of-london-police-marks-eighth-year-of-pioneering-counter-terrorism-tactic-project-servator/ Today (10 February 2022), City of London Police celebrates eight years of Project Servator – a counter terrorism policing tactic it pioneered with the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) in 2014. Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:23:58 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/february/10-years-of-fighting-insurance-fraud-ifed-key-convictions-2017-2021/ As the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) celebrates 10 years since its launch, we are looking back at some of the units key convictions in the past five years. Thu, 10 Feb 2022 10:00:28 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/february/10-years-of-fighting-insurance-fraud-ifed-key-convictions-2012-2016/ As the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) celebrates 10 years since its launch, we are looking back at some of the units key convictions in its first five years. Wed, 09 Feb 2022 10:08:42 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/february/10-years-of-fighting-insurance-fraud-city-of-london-polices-insurance-fraud-enforcement-department-looks-back-on-a-decade-of-bringing-criminals-to-justice/ The City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) is celebrating 10 years since its launch. Tue, 08 Feb 2022 08:05:51 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/february/former-executive-officer-jailed-for-22-million-it-contract-plot/ A former executive officer at an Oxfordshire-based company, who conspired to ensure a £22 million contract was awarded to an IT company, has been sentenced for bribery, money laundering and false accounting offences. Tue, 01 Feb 2022 14:05:50 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/january/appeal-in-1.6-million-fraud-investigation/ Police investigating a suspected fraud of over £1. Tue, 25 Jan 2022 11:21:46 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/january/man-jailed-for-vicious-attack-which-left-victim-with-fractured-skull-and-hearing-loss/ A man has been jailed after he assaulted another man at a pub in Moorgate, leaving the victim with a fracture to the left side of his head, bleeding on the brain, loss of hearing and retrograde amnesia. Fri, 21 Jan 2022 11:02:19 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/january/shop-til-you-drop-woman-who-made-fake-travel-insurance-claim-to-cover-shopping-spree-sentenced/ A mother-of-two has been sentenced for attempting to defraud her insurer, AXA, through a fraudulent travel insurance claim worth over £3,000. Thu, 20 Jan 2022 12:23:21 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/january/burglar-banned-from-the-city-of-london-until-2031/ A man convicted of five counts of burglary has been given a 10 year ban from entering the City of London, following recommendations from the City of London Police. Wed, 12 Jan 2022 12:30:52 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/january/swipe-left-to-romance-fraud-family-members-of-online-daters-urged-to-help-protect-their-relatives/ Family members of online daters are being urged to help protect their relatives from becoming a victim of romance fraud, as new figures show almost £92 million has been lost through dating scams this year alone. Mon, 10 Jan 2022 00:05:53 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2022/january/city-of-london-police-welcomes-new-commissioner-and-assistant-commissioners/ City of London Police is pleased to start 2022 by welcoming new Commissioner Angela McLaren and Assistant Commissioners Paul Betts and Peter O’Doherty to its chief officer team. Wed, 05 Jan 2022 12:00:11 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/december/city-of-london-police-put-the-brakes-on-cycle-theft/ If a bike is at the top of your Christmas list, follow our top tips to keep it safe Cycle thefts in the City of London have reached a four-year low. Wed, 22 Dec 2021 16:07:43 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/december/call-blocker-devices-prevent-city-of-london-residents-from-receiving-over-400-scam-and-nuisance-calls/ The City of London Police purchased a number of call blocker units earlier this year, following a programme funded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and National Trading Standards. Wed, 15 Dec 2021 09:00:00 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/december/a-year-in-prison-for-prolific-thief/ A thief, arrested by City of London Police after eagle eyed plain clothes officers spotted him attempting to steal a backpack, has been jailed for a year. Wed, 08 Dec 2021 16:52:02 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/december/lloyds-banking-group-launches-pioneering--7-million-fraud-crackdown/ Bank seizes proceeds of crime to fund new initiatives to tackle scams. Wed, 08 Dec 2021 12:22:38 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/december/man-who-used-stolen-debit-card-to-withdraw-cash-at-city-of-london-banks-jailed/ A man who used a stolen debit card and driving licence in an attempt to withdraw large sums of money from banks across the City of London has been jailed. Thu, 02 Dec 2021 11:10:32 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/december/over-a-million-pounds-worth-of-counterfeit-goods-seized-in-huge-police-operation/ Two of the warrants were conducted at residential properties on Gilridge Road and Egerton Road in Whalley Range and the third warrant was conducted at a commercial premise on Lockett Street in Cheetham Hill. Wed, 01 Dec 2021 16:38:26 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/november/game-over-duo-involved-in-infringing-video-game-content-sentenced/ Two men have been sentenced for infringing video game content which is estimated to have cost the gaming industry £10 million. Tue, 30 Nov 2021 10:44:03 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/november/city-of-london-police--here-to-keep-you-safe-this-christmas/ If you’re celebrating in the City of London or simply spending time here during December, the City of London Police is here to help keep you safe. Fri, 26 Nov 2021 10:15:46 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/november/a-man-has-been-charged-with-racially-abusing-two-city-of-london-police-officers/ Motiussir Ali, 38 (22. Thu, 25 Nov 2021 12:27:27 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/november/pyramid-scheme-woman-caught-out-in-fraudulent-personal-injury-claim-after-holidaying-in-egypt-whilst-alleging-to-receive-treatment/ A woman from Greater Manchester has been sentenced after pretending to be a passenger in a genuine collision in order to make a bogus personal injury claim worth nearly £4,000. Fri, 19 Nov 2021 11:57:22 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/november/city-of-london-police-appeal-for-information-following-sexual-assault-and-theft/ Officers are asking the public for help to identify a man in these CCTV images after a sexual assault and theft in the City of London. Fri, 12 Nov 2021 16:32:31 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/november/trio-jailed-for-23-years-following-large-seizure-of-drugs-worth-half-a-million-pounds/ Three members of an organised crime group (OCG) have been jailed for a total of 23 years after drugs worth £500,000 were seized following a series of warrants by the City of London Police. Fri, 12 Nov 2021 16:07:57 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/november/appeal-after-fight-in-city-of-london-hotel-bar/ Detectives from the City of London Police are appealing for anyone who has information, or recognises these individuals, following a fight in a City of London hotel bar. Thu, 11 Nov 2021 09:05:53 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/november/city-of-london-police-appeal-for-information-following-two-unprovoked-attacks-in-the-city/   Officers from the City of London Police are appealing to the public for help in identifying a man involved in two random attacks in the City of London. Tue, 09 Nov 2021 12:02:29 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/november/woman-sentenced-for-fake-cancer-insurance-claims/ A woman from Kent has been sentenced for alleging she had terminal cancer in an attempt to defraud her insurer out of over £130,000. Tue, 09 Nov 2021 14:46:16 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/october/commendations-recognise-heroism-of-those-who-responded-to-the-fishmongers-hall-attack/ Held at London’s Guildhall on Friday, 29 October, it was attended by representatives and recipients from the Metropolitan Police, City of London Police and British Transport Police. Fri, 29 Oct 2021 17:24:32 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/october/appeal-after-sexual-harassment-and-theft-in-a-city-of-london-hotel/ Between 02:30 hours on Sunday 3 September 2021, and 03:30 hours on Sunday 3 September 2021, at the Dorset Hotel, EC3N 1AH, a woman was sexually harassed and had personal items stolen from her hotel room by a man who deceived hotel staff into giving him a key, after claiming to be the victim’s partner. Fri, 29 Oct 2021 13:17:24 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/october/police-appeal-for-information-following-an-assault-on-a-couple-in-the-city2/ Officers from the City of London Police are appealing to the public to help them identify two men who violently assaulted two members of the public. Thu, 28 Oct 2021 14:48:23 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/october/sun-sea--scam-city-of-london-police-reminds-people-that-travel-insurance-fraud-does-not-pay-as-more-take-holidays-abroad/ With many people taking the October half term as the first opportunity to holiday abroad since travel was halted by Covid-19 restrictions last March, the City of London Police is reminding the public that fraudulent travel insurance claims are a punishable offence. Mon, 25 Oct 2021 09:05:53 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/october/international-city-businesses-hand-over-34m-proceeds-of-crime--in-the-uks-largest-account-forfeiture/ The City of London Police, Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and the private sector have worked together, using specialist powers, to achieve the largest ever proceeds of crime forfeiture in the UK. Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:09:54 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/october/find-yourself-in-a-situation-you-arent-comfortable-with-this-winter-ask-for-angela/ The ‘Ask for Angela’ initiative is being rolled out to bars, clubs and other licensed businesses across the whole of London, including in the City of London. Wed, 20 Oct 2021 21:04:18 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/man-jailed-for-vicious-glass-attack-which-left-victim-permanently-blind-in-right-eye/ A man has been jailed after he smashed a wine glass in another man’s face because of a disagreement during a football game whilst in a pub, leaving the victim with permanent loss of sight in his right eye. Mon, 18 Oct 2021 15:48:09 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/lost-in-translation-ghost-broker-who-targeted-polish-community-jailed/ A man from Cambridge has been jailed for money laundering after targeting  Polish nationals living in the UK by offering fraudulent insurance broking services. Mon, 11 Oct 2021 13:34:49 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/pay-the-price-man-jailed-after-being-found-guilty-of-laundering-over-900000/ A man has been jailed for laundering over £900,000, after a bank was duped into making a transfer, following a fraudulent email from someone purporting to be one of their clients. Fri, 08 Oct 2021 15:13:18 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/city-of-london-police-warns-of-the-ongoing-threat-of-ghost-broking-to-young-people-as-students-head-back-to-university/ The City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) is reminding young people to remain wary of ‘ghost brokers’ as this age group continues to be a target for this type of fraud. Mon, 04 Oct 2021 10:08:52 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/september/man-sentenced-for-trying-to-fraud-a-pensioner-out-of-45000-has-sentence-increased/ A man from Kent who received a suspended sentence after targeting a pensioner as part of an elaborate scam has had his sentenced increased, following a hearing at the Court of Appeal. Tue, 28 Sep 2021 12:36:13 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/september/londoner-sentenced-to-four-years-for-730k-scam/ A man has been sentenced at Inner London Crown Court to four years in prison for committing nearly £732,000 of fraud. Mon, 27 Sep 2021 14:31:21 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/september/could-this-be-your-bike/ We continue to clampdown on cycle theft across the City and we’ve had a number of successes, resulting in the seizure of several stolen bicycles. Fri, 24 Sep 2021 09:59:02 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/september/men-sentenced-for-5000-bitcoin-scam/ Samuel Billions, 25, of Victoria Park Road, Hackney, London, and Samuel Oluwasegun, 24, of Doria Drive, Gravesend, conspired to falsely lead the victim to believe that he was purchasing bitcoins from them. Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:31:27 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/september/have-your-say-on-policing-in-the-city-of-london/ The online survey runs for four weeks until noon on Wednesday 20 October, and is open to anyone aged 16 or over. Tue, 21 Sep 2021 12:05:52 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/september/the-phantom-menace-middle-man-fraudster-jailed-for-orchestrating--fake-passenger-crash-claims/ A man has been jailed for arranging a series of fraudulent personal injury claims involving phantom passengers, targeting various insurers including LV= General Insurance. Fri, 17 Sep 2021 14:38:25 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/september/city-company-director-pays-the-price-after-failing-to-pay-employees-nearly-15000-in-wages/ A London woman has been jailed after failing to pay four of her employees and then forging documents in an attempt to claim that she had. Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:13:44 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/september/biggest-ever-police-operation-against-counterfeiting-sees-over-500m-worth-of-goods-seized/ A storage facility in Strangeways, Manchester, was raided by officers this week, in the UK’s biggest ever police operation aimed at cracking down on the sale and distribution of counterfeit goods. Fri, 10 Sep 2021 10:30:22 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/september/city-of-london-pays-tribute-to-emergency-services-workers/ Members of the capital’s emergency services and staff at the City of London Corporation have observed a two-minute silence today, in tribute to police officers, firefighters, paramedics, mountain rescuers, and RNLI crew members  and lifeguards who have lost their lives as a result of their duties. Thu, 09 Sep 2021 11:47:41 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/september/man-jailed-for-81-months-for-kidnap-and-sex-offences/ Farhan Akoo, 30, of Worcester Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, was jailed for 81 months at Inner London Crown Court on Friday 3 September 2021, after being found guilty at a trial in April 2021. Tue, 07 Sep 2021 13:20:15 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/september/unlucky-number-seven-seven-sentenced-for-fictitious-collision/ The City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) began investigating the case in September 2019, after six men, aged between 32 and 56, all claimed to have been involved in a collision between two vehicles. Fri, 03 Sep 2021 12:31:52 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/september/employee-jailed-for-processing-fake-invoices-totalling-almost-670000/ An employee of a City of London company, who processed fake invoices for payment totalling almost £670,000, has been jailed. Thu, 02 Sep 2021 10:45:02 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/august/appeal-after-serious-sexual-assault-in-the-city-of-london/ Between 23:59 hours on Thursday August 26, 2021, and 01:00 on Friday August 27, 2021, a woman was sexually assaulted by a man in the vicinity of Eastcheap/Byward Street, London, EC3. Tue, 31 Aug 2021 09:08:46 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/august/city-of-london-police-warns-of-hugger-mugger-tactic-as-man-is-sentenced-for-attempting-to-steal-luxury-watch-from-victims-wrist/ The City of London Police is reminding the public to be wary of the ‘hugger mugger’ tactic used by thieves to distract their victims. Fri, 27 Aug 2021 11:05:43 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/august/call-me-on-my-cell-phone-thief-jailed-for-12-months-for-stealing-seven-mobiles-worth-5000/ A prolific phone thief has been sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment, after being found guilty at Inner London Crown Court of seven theft offences worth over £5000. Thu, 19 Aug 2021 12:54:55 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/august/man-jailed-for-pretending-to-administer-fake-covid-19-vaccine/ David Chambers, 33 (23. Fri, 13 Aug 2021 12:36:35 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/august/pipcu-win-special-commendation-award-for-second-year-running/ The City of London Police’s Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) has been awarded the Special Commendation Award for the second year in a row at this year’s Anti-Counterfeiting Group (ACG) Awards for Excellence. Thu, 12 Aug 2021 10:31:14 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/august/former-pet-insurance-company-employee-who-fled-to-the-us-sentenced/ A man from London has been sentenced for stealing £67,499. Wed, 11 Aug 2021 11:39:02 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/august/company-director-who-sold-fake-apple-and-samsung-phone-batteries-to-get-a-mortgage-is-sentenced/ A company director of a tech repair shop based in West Yorkshire, who imported counterfeit Apple and Samsung batteries, sold them worldwide and used his criminal earnings to get a mortgage, has been sentenced. Tue, 10 Aug 2021 10:46:45 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/august/city-of-london-polices-response-to-inaccurate-coverage-of-the-future-of-action-fraud-following-the-announcement-of-the-beating-crime-plan/ Recent media coverage has reported that Action Fraud is going to be closed down, misinterpreting the Beating Crime Plan. Wed, 04 Aug 2021 11:00:51 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/august/trio-jailed-for-fabricated-collision-claim-worth-nearly-30000/ Three people from Manchester have been jailed for their involvement in a fictitious road traffic collision where they tried to defraud their insurer, Diamond, out of £27,268. Tue, 03 Aug 2021 11:55:55 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/july/city-of-london-polices-response-to-an-article-published-in-the-times-today-about-action-fraud/ Procuring a new service, which will replace Action Fraud and the NFIB system, will improve the service to victims, provide greater intelligence and insight to policing on fraud and cybercrime affecting communities, and allow for greater prevention and disruption at scale. Thu, 29 Jul 2021 15:04:07 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/july/man-jailed-for-three-years-for-sexually-assaulting-woman-at-city-of-london-hotel/ David Horton, 47, of Pembroke Street, Rotherham, was found guilty of four counts of sexual assault and one count of assault by penetration at Inner London Crown Court on June 1, 2021. Fri, 23 Jul 2021 17:02:01 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/july/city-of-london-police-leads-crackdown-on-international-importation-and-distribution-of-illegal-pharmaceutical-drugs/ The City of London Police’s Serious Organised Crime Team executed a series of warrants at several addresses last week as part of an investigation into the illegal importation and distribution of unregulated pharmaceutical drugs from India into the UK. Fri, 23 Jul 2021 12:21:29 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/july/assistant-commissioner-angela-mclaren-to-be-city-of-london-police-commissioner/ Assistant Commissioner Angela McLaren to be City of London Police Commissioner Assistant Commissioner Angela McLaren is to be the next Commissioner of the City of London Police (CoLP). Thu, 22 Jul 2021 14:43:52 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/july/man-sentenced-for-selling-fraudulent-car-insurance-policies-to-inexperienced-drivers/ A man from London has been sentenced for fraudulently obtaining more than 40 car insurance policies while posing as a broker and pocketing nearly £18,000 over a five-week period. Wed, 21 Jul 2021 13:56:18 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/july/man-sentenced-for-trying-to-defraud-a-pensioner-out-of-45000-by-posing-as-a-police-officer/ A man from Kent has been sentenced after targeting a pensioner as part of an elaborate scam, which saw the victim nearly hand over his life savings following the six-week ruse. Fri, 16 Jul 2021 12:24:18 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/july/a-raid-at-a-warehouse-in-strangeways-manchester-uncovered-an-estimated-12-tonnes-of-branded-counterfeit-goods/ The raid was led by the City of London Police’s Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) and officers from the City’s Support Group, with the help from Immigration Services and Greater Manchester Police. Thu, 15 Jul 2021 10:05:26 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/july/woman-sentenced-for-stealing-nearly-25000-from-her-employer-after-being-fired/ A woman from South London has been sentenced after a City of London Police investigation found that she had stolen £24,715. Wed, 14 Jul 2021 11:29:51 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/july/city-of-london-police-executes-ten-warrants-in-nationwide-week-of-action-against-insurance-fraudsters/ The City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) executed ten warrants last week as part of a crackdown on ‘ghost broking’ across the country, resulting in seven arrests. Mon, 05 Jul 2021 08:21:33 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/july/city-of-london-police-invites-suppliers-to-bid-for-fraud-and-cybercrime-reporting-and-analysis-service/ Today City of London Police has launched an invitation to tender (ITT) to suppliers to procure technology for a new national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime to replace Action Fraud. Fri, 02 Jul 2021 10:32:55 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/june/former-insurance-company-employee-caught-selling-fake-instrument-policies-faces-the-music/ Steve Balcombe, 42, of Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge, Kent, abused his position as an account executive at an insurance company to commit fraud by redirecting customers' payments, and refunds, to his own bank accounts. Fri, 25 Jun 2021 14:00:30 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/june/illicit-tobacco-and-cigarettes-worth-over-20000-seized-by-police-and-trading-standards/ The warrant, carried out by officers from the North West Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit and Manchester City Trading Standards, also identified links to an organised crime group, cash, human trafficking and untaxed and uninsured vehicles, used for storing illicit and suspected counterfeit goods. Thu, 24 Jun 2021 09:28:29 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/june/family-affair-relatives-sentenced-for-bogus-insurance-claims-in-crash-for-cash-plot/ A group of men from London have been sentenced for their involvement in a ‘Crash for Cash’ plot, in which they targeted an innocent road user to make bogus claims for personal injury and loss of earnings. Tue, 22 Jun 2021 11:47:45 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/june/police-seize-thousands-of-counterfeit-football-shirts-worth-80000-the-day-before-the-start-of-euro-2020/ Fri, 11 Jun 2021 10:24:55 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/june/statement-from-assistant-commissioner-sutherland-following-the-conclusion-of-the-second-inquest-into-terrorist-attack-at-fishmongers-hall/ Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:30:54 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/may/duo-sentenced-to-a-total-of-19-years-in-jail-after-large-scale-investment-fraud/ Two men have been jailed for their part in a large scale investment fraud after they were found guilty by a jury, following a 16-week long trial. Fri, 28 May 2021 17:05:55 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/may/statement-from-assistant-commissioner-sutherland-following-the-conclusion-of-the-first-inquest-into-terrorist-attack-at-fishmongers-hall/ Statement from Assistant Commissioner Alistair Sutherland following the conclusion of the first inquest into terrorist attack at Fishmongers' Hall:   “I’d like to say a few words about the response and efforts of City of London Police and the emergency services on 29 November 2019. Fri, 28 May 2021 15:16:46 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/may/first-of-its-kind-conviction-after-man-jailed-for-submitting-false-documents-to-high-court/ Shahrooz Ghassemian, 47, of no fixed address, submitted a number of fraudulent payment schedules and false court orders to The Royal Courts of Justice in London and the Court Funds Office in Scotland in an attempt to get money paid into three separate bank accounts in the name of his mother, after her property was sold as the result of a court order. Fri, 28 May 2021 14:19:49 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/may/hospital-recruitment-consultant-jailed-for-fraud-after-making-nearly-36000-through-criminal-activity/ A recruitment consultant responsible for filling vacancies required by hospitals, and finding healthcare staff to work in hospitals on temporary contracts, has been sentenced for fraud and money laundering. Fri, 28 May 2021 10:24:59 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/may/new-figures-reveal-victims-lost-over-63m-to-investment-fraud-scams-on-social-media/ Figures released by the City of London Police show criminals continue to use popular social media apps to advertise investment scams and contact potential victims. Wed, 26 May 2021 00:05:53 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/may/in-poor-taste-man-ate-evidence-to-avoid-prosecution-for-fake-travel-insurance-claims/ A man from London has been sentenced for two fraudulent travel insurance claims amounting to £22,122. Tue, 25 May 2021 11:00:10 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/may/police-make-multiple-arrests-in-uk-wide-crackdown-on-scam-texts/ Police have made eight arrests following a series of early morning operations targeting individuals suspected of sending out “smishing” texts. Mon, 24 May 2021 11:38:17 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/may/jewellers-urged-to-play-their-part-in-preventing-courier-fraud-scams/ City of London Police is urging jewellers to be vigilant and help spot customers who may have fallen victim to a scam, after an increase in courier frauds against vulnerable people. Fri, 21 May 2021 15:11:42 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/may/man-jailed-for-12-months-after-setting-up-company-under-new-identity-whilst-disqualified/ A man has been sentenced for acting as a company director whilst disqualified, following an investigation by the City of London Police. Thu, 20 May 2021 12:48:40 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/may/press-releases/do-you-know-these-two-youths-police-appeal-for-information-after-a-serious-assault-on-tower-bridge/ Officers have today, Wednesday 19 May 2021 released images of the men they wish to identify following the unprovoked attack in the City. Wed, 19 May 2021 11:08:26 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/may/ifed/dangerous-crash-for-cash-fraudster-sentenced-after-deliberately-causing-motorway-collision/no-punches-pulled-in-sentencing-of-insurance-fraudster-and-accomplices/ A trio of fraudsters have been sentenced for their involvement in a number of insurance fraud plots, orchestrated by boxer Hamid Sediqi, also known under the aliases Kevin Heartbreak, Richard Joseph Johnson and Najib Sharifi. Fri, 14 May 2021 16:31:16 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/may/investment-fraudsters-found-guilty-of-2m-scam-after-eight-year-long-investigation/ Two men have been convicted of fraudulent trading following successful investigations by the City of London Police and Hampshire Police, with the support of the Crown Prosecution Service. Wed, 12 May 2021 14:43:43 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/may/pipcu/store-manager-of-a-counterfeit-shop-in-cheetham-hill-sentenced/ On Monday 10 May 2021, Husamaclin Karimi,  28, of Birkdale Street, Manchester, was sentenced at Tameside Magistrates' Court to four months imprisonment, suspended for two years; four month curfew from 19:00 to 07:00; and to the forfeiture and destruction order in respect of all counterfeit items seized. Mon, 10 May 2021 13:20:42 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/may/press-releases/jail-time-in-the-bag-for-prolific-london-criminal/ A prolific criminal who amassed 30 convictions for bag theft and possession of criminal property in London between 2018-2020, has been jailed for three and a half years. Fri, 07 May 2021 12:43:33 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/may/ifed/dangerous-crash-for-cash-fraudster-sentenced-after-deliberately-causing-motorway-collision/ A man from Bolton has been sentenced for Dangerous Driving and Fraud by False Representation after deliberately causing a collision between three vehicles on the M62, and then attempting to claim for the vehicle damage through the third party’s insurer, AXA. Fri, 07 May 2021 10:42:19 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/may/pipcu/police-seize-counterfeit-car-parts-including-break-paddles-and-key-fobs-worth-22681/ The investigation began looking into the sale of counterfeit Ford products, mainly made for transit vans. Fri, 07 May 2021 07:45:48 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/april/ifed/coach-driver-found-to-be-driving-force-behind-fraudulent-health-insurance-claims-sentenced/ A man has been sentenced for making a number of fraudulent insurance claims through his employer’s healthcare scheme. Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:59:34 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/april/ifed/flight-of-fancy-woman-sentenced-for-fake-missed-flight-claims/ A woman from South London has been sentenced for attempting to steal £55,872. Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:37:35 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/april/pipcu/police-seize-over-25000-counterfeit-face-masks-a-week-before-world-intellectual-property-day/ Last week officers from the City of London Police’s Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit seized 25,000 counterfeit face masks in Scotland. Mon, 26 Apr 2021 09:59:21 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/april/pipcu/huge-three-day-police-operation-in-cheetham-hill-saw-15m-worth-of-counterfeit-goods-seized-and-seven-arrests/ Four raids, led by the City of London Police’s Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU), the North West Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit and Greater Manchester Police, have uncovered an estimated £15 million worth of branded clothing, shoes, electricals, watches, jewellery, and perfume suspected to be counterfeit. Fri, 23 Apr 2021 08:33:11 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/april/press-releases/death-of-his-royal-highness-the-duke-of-edinburgh/ Today (Friday 9 April 2021), we learned of the death of His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh. Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:37:23 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/march/on-the-road-again-city-of-london-police-encourages-drivers-to-check-theyre-insured-following-easing-of-restrictions/ As the next phase of the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown approaches, the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) is reminding drivers to check that they are insured before heading out on the road. Mon, 29 Mar 2021 10:56:55 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/march/fraudsters-appear-in-court-after-cloning-mps-bank-card-to-buy-luxury-clothes/ Two men have appeared in court for fraud offences, after they cloned a bank card belonging to Nadine Dorries MP and attempted to buy over £2,000 worth of luxury clothing online. Wed, 24 Mar 2021 19:18:32 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/march/one-year-since-lockdown-fighting-fraud-during-the-pandemic/ The City of London Police are the national policing lead for fraud and run Action Fraud and the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau. Wed, 24 Mar 2021 09:54:50 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/march/city-of-london-police-warns-public-to-keep-online-accounts-safe-from-hackers/ Action Fraud, the national reporting centre for fraud and cyber crime, received 15,214 reports of email and social media hacking between February 2020 and February 2021 – 88 per cent of which were from individuals who had their personal accounts compromised by criminals. Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:03:37 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/march/first-time-victims-of-fraud-go-on-to-lose-373-million-to-repeat-frauds/ As part of a national campaign raising awareness of investment fraud, involving the City of London Police, Financial Conduct Authority and the National Economic Crime Centre, staff at the NFIB undertook analysis of the huge dataset they received from the national fraud and cyber crime reporting centre, Action Fraud. Fri, 19 Mar 2021 09:50:52 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/march/police-warn-students-and-universities-of-accessing-an-illegal-website-to-download-published-scientific-papers/ The City of London Police’s Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) is warning universities and students to not use ‘Sci Hub’, a series of websites that allow users to illegally access millions of scientific research papers. Fri, 19 Mar 2021 08:21:46 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/march/man-fakes-theft-of-luxury-car-to-make-bogus-insurance-claim/ A man from Leicester has been sentenced for falsely reporting his Aston Martin DB7 Vantage stolen, in an attempt to defraud his insurer Gulam Mohammed Wahid, 41, of Roundhill Road, Leicester, alleged that the luxury vehicle had disappeared from his driveway overnight, when in reality, the car had been kept, unmoved, at a local garage for several years. Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:06:39 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/march/cheating-death-wife-sentenced-after-faking-husbands-death-for-insurance-claim-worth-nearly-400k/ A woman from London has been sentenced after attempting to defraud her insurer through a fraudulent life insurance claim worth £397,153. Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:07:44 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/march/three-years-imprisonment-for-violent-and-unprovoked-bite-attack-leaving-victim-disfigured/ A man has been jailed for grievous bodily harm, after an attack where he used his teeth as a weapon to sever part of his victim’s ear, causing life-altering injuries. Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:10:31 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/march/city-of-london-police-launch-new-intellectual-property-unit-in-the-north-west/ The City of London Police, the lead force for fraud, has partnered with the Intellectual Property Office and the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit to set up the North West Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit. Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:17:06 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/Template/pipcu/real-gifts-for-real-love-pipcu-urges-shoppers-to-avoid-the-fakes-this-valentines/warning-police-launch-investigation-into-counterfeit-baby-carriers/ Officers have identified, and contacted, a number of customers who have already purchased fake Ergobaby Omni 360 baby carriers, but are encouraging anyone else who may have unwittingly bought one of these counterfeit items to get in touch. Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:12:42 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/Template/ifed/all-in-a-days-work-fraudster-claiming-inability-to-work-caught-with-three-jobs/ A man has been sentenced for making a £50,000 Income Protection claim whilst working three paid jobs, following an investigation by the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED). Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:20:37 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/Template/press-releases/man-charged-with-company-law-offences/ The City of London Police have arrested and charged a man with acting as a company director whilst disqualified. Fri, 12 Feb 2021 16:19:07 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/Template/ifed/bricks--fraudster-construction-company-secretary-sentenced-for-fraudulent-insurance-claim/ Anthony Dowson, 31, of Littleton Road, Salford, was sentenced to six months imprisonment, suspended for twelve months and eighty hours of unpaid work on Thursday 11 February 2021 at Manchester Crown Court, for Conspiracy to Commit Fraud by False Representation. Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:10:16 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/Template/fraud/city-of-london-police-teach-all-key-stage-two-children-across-the-uk-about-fraud-and-cyber-crime/ Police launch a Cyber Detectives programme to all schools across the UK funded by Lloyds Banking Group All key stage two children will be taught about policing principles, fraud and cyber crime prevention Lessons will involve learning about fraud and cyber crime. Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:16:25 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/Template/press-releases/city-of-london-police-train-300-extra-pairs-of-eyes-and-ears-during-lockdown-to-help-keep-the-city-safe/ City of London Police train 300 extra pairs of eyes and ears during lockdown to help keep the City safe Project Servator marks seven years since its launch in the City of London   Project Servator, a policing tactic that aims to disrupt a range of criminal activity, including terrorism, while providing a reassuring presence for the public, today (Wednesday 10 February) marks seven years since it was pioneered by City of London Police (CoLP). Wed, 10 Feb 2021 10:22:50 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/Template/members-of-an-organised-crime-group-importing-and-selling-counterfeit-goods-worldwide-are-sentenced/ The three leaders of an organised crime group, who worked together to import counterfeit trainers and distribute them internationally, have been sentenced. Wed, 10 Feb 2021 10:17:18 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/Template/ifed/fraudster-who-deliberately-damaged-own-car-sentenced/ Segun Amusa, 33, of Little Brights Road, Belvedere, damaged his own car after the accident, pocketing over £7,000 and potentially costing the insurer £25,000 as a result. Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:14:32 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/Template/pipcu/real-gifts-for-real-love-pipcu-urges-shoppers-to-avoid-the-fakes-this-valentines/ Officers from the City of London Police’s Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) are warning Valentines shoppers to avoid counterfeit products and to not shop on fake online sites, after taking down 500 fake websites already, so far this year. Mon, 08 Feb 2021 10:25:11 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/Template/ifed/damaged-goods-trio-convicted-for-flawed-crash-for-cash-plot/ The case was referred to the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) when the insurer became alarmed by a number of factors surrounding the events of the alleged collision. Fri, 05 Feb 2021 13:13:34 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/Template/fraud/warning-scam-calls-selling-fake-policies-on-white-goods-as-lockdown-continues/ As the national policing lead for fraud, CoLP is particularly concerned about the amount of scam calls targeting the elderly and vulnerable, who, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, will be staying home and often, managing without the support network of their friends and family. Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:06:52 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/Template/ifed/city-of-london-police-warns-students-about-the-dangers-of-ghost-broking--ahead-of-national-student-money-week/ The latest figures, released today, show that 17-29 year olds are most likely to fall victim to fraudsters selling fake car insurance, also known as ‘ghost brokers’, with a number of these likely to be students. Wed, 03 Feb 2021 10:45:52 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/january/ifed/former-insurance-company-employee-sentenced-after-stealing-nearly-140k-through-fake-insurance-claims/ Damian McMenzie, 36, of Weetslade Crescent, Dudley, NE23, received a two year sentence suspended for two years for Fraud by Abuse of Position on 25 January 2021, at Newcastle Crown Court. Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:43:29 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/january/press-releases/city-of-london-police-weeds-out-crime/ The initial discovery was made on the afternoon of Wednesday 13 January, following reports of a strong smell of cannabis, and a warrant was obtained to enter the premises on Thursday 14 January. Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:34:28 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/january/pipcu/man-charged-after-administering-fake-covid-19-vaccine-for-160-to-an-elderly-woman-in-her-home/ Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:07:59 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2021/january/ifed/serial-crash-for-cash-fraudster-setenced-after-scamming-multiple-insurers/ Tue, 05 Jan 2021 16:05:59 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/December/ifed/handymans-attempts-to-lead-insurers-up-the-garden-path-caught-out/ Fri, 18 Dec 2020 12:33:36 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/December/press-releases/multiple-arrests-and-drugs-worth-500k-seized-as-city-of-london-police-target-organised-crime-group/ On Thursday 3 December 2020, officers from the force’s Central Detective Unit conducted searches at six addresses in Essex and East London, as part of a crackdown on drug-related offences. Thu, 17 Dec 2020 10:09:43 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/December/fraud/man-jailed-after-defrauding-charities-out-of-nearly-500000/ Craig McCulloch, 34, of Celandine Close, Lancashire (OL15) was sentenced to three years in prison at Southwark Crown Court on 10 December 2020, after pleading guilty to four counts of fraud by abuse of position over a six and a half year period. Fri, 11 Dec 2020 10:47:14 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/December/pipcu/police-ask-consumers-if-illegally-streaming-high-profile-sporting-events-is-worth-the-risk-of-identity-theft/ During Anthony Joshua’s last fight, against Andy Ruiz Jr, data showed that more than 30,000 illegal streams were removed from social media platforms – with most coming down before the fight even got going. Wed, 09 Dec 2020 15:49:05 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/november/press-releases/city-of-london-police-charity-for-children-christmas-appeal/ This festive season 2020, the City of London Police and the Cheapside Business Alliance are inviting you to bring a little more Christmas cheer into the lives of children across the City with the launch of the City of London Police Charity for Children Christmas Appeal. Wed, 25 Nov 2020 15:46:52 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/november/press-releases/Recovered-bicycles-image-gallery/ In March 2024 officers from City of London Police appeared on Crimewatch Live to discuss the successes around Op Thames, reuniting owners with stolen bicycles and prosecuting the gang responsible for the thefts. Tue, 01 Dec 2020 15:29:00 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/november/press-releases/city-of-london-police-clampdown-on-cycle-theft/ With more and more people opting to cycle into the City during the coronavirus pandemic, for work or to visit, the force has seen a slight, but steady rise in bicycle thefts. Tue, 10 Nov 2020 10:26:18 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/november/fraud/action-fraud-warns-of-rise-in-investment-fraud-reports-as-nation-enters-second-lockdown/ Action Fraud is informing the public of how to protect themselves from investment fraud, after reports spiked following the first national lockdown caused by the coronavirus outbreak. Sun, 08 Nov 2020 11:30:45 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/november/fraud/fake-paypal-emails-lead-to-nearly-8-million-in-losses-this-year/ Action Fraud is warning people selling items online to be on the lookout for criminals sending fake PayPal emails. Thu, 05 Nov 2020 15:41:54 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/november/pipcu/police-warn-of-the-dangers-of-counterfeit-fireworks-ahead-of-bonfire-night/ PIPCU warn people not to buy counterfeit fireworks this bonfire night  Counterfeit fireworks are extremely dangerous and can cause life threatening injuries  Shoppers are also at risk of identity theft from fraudsters who sell the fireworks  The City of London Police’s Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) is urging people to buy their bonfire night fireworks from legitimate sellers. Thu, 05 Nov 2020 15:31:47 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/template5/press-releases/man-sentenced-for-cyber-offences-against-city-bank-including-hacking-cameras-on-colleagues-devices/ An Essex man has been sentenced for four Computer Misuse Act offences and one offence of fraud by false representation, following an investigation by the City of London Police’s Cyber Crime Unit. Fri, 30 Oct 2020 13:56:56 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/template5/press-releases/police-repatriate-romance-fraud-victims-with-115000-through-international-partnership-with-ghanaian-authorities/ Police forces across the country have been working together to tackle romance fraud, through a combination of awareness raising and enforcement activity, co-ordinated by the City of London Police. Thu, 29 Oct 2020 11:09:39 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/template5/pipcu/trick-or-treat-pipcu-warns-of-fake-fancy-dress-dangers-ahead-of-halloween/ PIPCU warns people not to be tricked into buying fake fancy dress costumes Counterfeit costumes pose risks of suffocation, poisoning and strangulation Shoppers are also at risk of identity theft from fraudsters who sell the costumes The City of London Police’s Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) is urging people to buy their Halloween fancy dress outfits from legitimate sellers. Wed, 28 Oct 2020 10:09:25 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/template5/press-releases/man-jailed-for-multiple-burglaries-across-london/ A prolific burglar, who has amassed 60 convictions and 147 offences, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for his most recent criminal activity. Fri, 23 Oct 2020 15:01:43 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/template5/fraud/man-jailed-for-multi-million-international-foreign-exchange-investment-scam/ Joseph Lewis, 65, of Thearne Lane, Yorkshire, was sentenced to 5 years and 4 months in prison at Southwark Crown Court on Friday 16 October 2020. Tue, 20 Oct 2020 14:04:01 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/template5/press-releases/criminal-companies-committing-computer-software-service-fraud-raided-in-india-after-city-of-london-police-confirm-uk-victims/ Fri, 02 Oct 2020 10:42:16 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/template4/press-releases/crime-gang-jailed-for-selling-counterfeit-money-drugs-and-firearms/ The investigation into the gang by the City of London Police began in November 2017, after information was received that the group leader, Darren Watkinson, was supplying counterfeit bank notes. Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:30:57 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/template4/press-releases/man-jailed-for-violent-assault-that-left-victim-needing-brain-surgery/ Thomas Ruggiero, 35, of Meadway, Market Deeping, Peterborough, was sentenced to eight years in prison on Monday 14 September 2020 at Southwark Crown Court, after pleading guilty at a previous hearing to grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent. Tue, 15 Sep 2020 10:44:57 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/template4/press-releases/cyber-attacks-increase-as-people-work-from-home/ As working from home drives ever higher volumes of cyber attacks, the Global Cyber Alliance celebrates its five year anniversary. Wed, 09 Sep 2020 12:46:01 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/template4/press-releases/man-jailed-for-spitting-at-bus-driver-during-height-of-coronavirus-pandemic/ A man has been jailed after he spat in the face of a London bus driver whilst the country was in the grip of lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak. Tue, 01 Sep 2020 16:37:22 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/template4/press-releases/public-reminded-to-mullet-over-when-it-comes-to-suspicious-emails-ahead-of-national-fish-and-chip-day/ A tool launched by the City of London Police and National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) in April 2020, which helps members of the public easily report suspicious emails, has received more than 1. Tue, 01 Sep 2020 10:07:03 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/august/press-releases/convicted-fraudster-who-went-on-the-run-after-stealing-2.4million-from-elderly-victims-is-finally-behind-bars/ A man convicted of fraud in January 2019 is finally behind bars after fleeing abroad to evade justice. Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:09:47 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/august/press-releases/uk-police-forces-reach-100-criminals-arrested-for-evil-fraud-targeting-the-elderly/ Police forces up and down the country have been cracking down on criminals who commit courier fraud, with assistance from the City of London Police’s National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB). Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:13:03 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/august/couple-sentenced-for-several-fraudulent-claims-for-made-up-car-crashes/ On Friday 14 August 2020, they were both sentenced at Luton Crown Court. Mon, 17 Aug 2020 09:25:07 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/august/appeals/city-of-london-police-release-image-of-man-following-incident-of-exposure/ The man was already on the bus when the girls boarded, having got on at 1617hrs at New Oxford Street, W1. Thu, 06 Aug 2020 11:07:18 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/template3/appeals/police-appeal-for-information-after-violent-disorder-at-city-bar-leaves-two-in-hospital/ Officers from the City of London Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a number of men believed to have information that could assist their investigation into violent disorder that occurred at Madison rooftop bar, EC4, on Saturday 11 July 2020. Thu, 23 Jul 2020 10:09:26 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/template3/two-year-investigation-results-in-2m-forfeiture/ The application for the funds to be forfeited, and confiscated by the City of London Police, was granted at Westminster Magistrates Court on Wednesday 22 July 2020. Thu, 23 Jul 2020 00:38:03 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/template3/convicted-fraudsters-who-offered-worthless-diamond-investments-ordered-to-pay-back-172987/ On Friday 26 October 2018, the pair were sentenced at Southwark Crown Court following an investigation by the City of London Police’s Fraud Squad. Mon, 20 Jul 2020 10:48:06 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/template3/pipcu/man-sentenced-for-making-and-selling-fake-covid-19-treatment-kits/ Thu, 09 Jul 2020 13:22:10 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/template3/pipcu/pipcu-win-awards-for-excellence-in-anti-counterfeiting-awards-2020/   Congratulations to the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU), which has been granted two awards at this year’s Anti-Counterfeiting Group (ACG) ‘Awards for Excellence’. Mon, 06 Jul 2020 13:42:59 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/template2/press-releases/six-members-of-international-organised-crime-group-sentenced-for-involvement-in-sophisticated-stolen-vehicle-export-scam/ Six men have been sentenced to a total of 20 years for their part in supplying and exporting stolen vehicles to Northern Cyprus. Tue, 30 Jun 2020 10:14:14 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/template2/fraud/man-jailed-for-stealing-2.9m-from-his-employer-by-creating-fake-payments-to-hmrc/ A man has been jailed after he created two fake payments worth £2. Fri, 26 Jun 2020 10:36:38 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/template2/pipcu/police-warn-of-the-risks-of-illegal-streaming-as-premier-league-returns-behind-closed-doors/ The City of London Police’s Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) and FACT, leaders in intellectual property protection, are warning sports fans to use legitimate sources to watch the return of the Premier League as football comes back to our screens. Thu, 18 Jun 2020 10:21:24 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/template2/press-releases/perpetual-criminal-sentenced-for-three-years-for-pickpocketing-in-the-city/ A habitual thief who has amassed over 100 convictions has been sentenced for a total of 36 months for his most recent crimes. Wed, 17 Jun 2020 12:52:05 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/template2/ifed/woman-sentenced-for-grossly-exaggerated-injury-claim/ On Tuesday 9 June 2020, at Liverpool Crown Court, Marilyn Lento, 66, of Melrose Street, Salford, Manchester, was sentenced to eight months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months. Wed, 10 Jun 2020 11:34:45 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/template2/ifed/insurance-fraud-enforcement-department-appoint-new-head-of-department-to-lead-the-fight-against-insurance-fraudsters/ • New Head of IFED DCI Edelle Michaels brings over 27 years of policing experience• She takes over from predecessor DCI Andy Fyfe • DCI Michaels says she is looking forward to working with industry stakeholders in tackling challenges of insurance fraudDetective Chief Inspector (DCI) Edelle Michaels has been appointed as the new head of the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED). Thu, 04 Jun 2020 14:40:11 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/Template/ifed/man-offers-discount-to-nhs-workers-on-fake-car-insurance/ On Wednesday 27 May 2020, officers from the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) executed a search warrant at an address in Luton and arrested a man, 25, on suspicion of Fraud by False Representation. Thu, 28 May 2020 11:04:18 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/Template/fraud/animal-lovers-looking-for-pets-in-lockdown-defrauded-of-300000-in-two-months/ Criminals continue to take advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to commit fraud, as a scam involving the purchase of pets, such as puppies and kittens, continues to be reported to Action Fraud. Tue, 05 May 2020 10:36:31 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/April/press-releases/cyber-griffin/ We are pleased to announce that our Cyber Griffin team have released a number of free digital services to meet the challenges of our current working conditions. Wed, 29 Apr 2020 13:53:00 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/April/appeals/police-appeal-for-id-of-man-following-burglary-of-business/ Detectives from the City of London Police have released images of a man they want to speak to in connection with a burglary at a business in the City. Fri, 24 Apr 2020 11:36:20 +0100 http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/march/ifed/man-sentenced-for-deliberately-injuring-himself-to-make-insurance-claim/ A man has been sentenced after CCTV caught him purposely banging his knee five times on a paving stone in order to make a fake injury claim. Wed, 25 Mar 2020 15:54:32 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/march/pipcu/man-charged-with-making-and-selling-fake-covid-19-treatment-kits/ On Friday 20 March 2020, officers from the City of London Police’s Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) arrested Frank Ludlow, 59, of West Sussex, in a post office near to his home address. Wed, 25 Mar 2020 15:14:14 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/march/press-releases/man-who-assaulted-paramedics-escapes-jail/ A man who assaulted two London Ambulance Service (LAS) workers, who came to his aid when he was drunk, has escaped jail. Wed, 25 Mar 2020 11:09:31 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/march/fraud/sentenced-solicitor-and-partner-defraud-firm-out-of-tens-of-thousands/ A couple who defrauded a firm of solicitors out of over £60,000, after they submitted over-inflated payment claims for translation services on criminal casefiles, were sentenced at Inner London Crown Court on Friday 13 March 2020. Wed, 25 Mar 2020 12:23:29 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/march/press-releases/man-sentenced-for-deliberately-injuring-himself-to-make-insurance-claim/ A man has been sentenced after CCTV caught him purposely banging his knee five times on a paving stone in order to make a fake injury claim. Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:18:39 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/march/press-releases/fast-furious-7-film-thief-jailed/ A man has been jailed after he made illegal copies of high-profile films available online before their cinema release date, including Fast & Furious 7. Wed, 25 Mar 2020 16:03:40 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/february/press-releases/city-bag-thief-jailed-52-weeks-police-crackdown-crooks-following-700-offences-year/ Wed, 25 Mar 2020 15:53:14 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/february/fraud/extended-sentence-fraudster-gave-judge-bogus-employment-reference/ He was originally jailed for orchestrating false medical claims against his employer He tried to reduce his sentence by giving the judge a fake employee reference A fraudster, who is currently serving time in prison for orchestrating false medical claims against his employer, has been jailed for an extra eight months after he attempted to reduce his original sentence by providing a fake employee reference to the judge. Wed, 25 Mar 2020 15:40:29 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/february/press-releases/dashcam-footage-exposes-police-officers-fraudulent-insurance-claim/ The man claimed debris fell from a van in front of his car and cracked his windscreen Dashcam footage revealed it was a piece of polystyrene and missed his car Enquiries with the other driver confirmed there was nothing else in the van at the time A serving police officer, who claimed a piece of debris cracked the windscreen of his car causing injury and vehicle repair costs, has been sentenced after dash cam footage exposed his insurance claims as fraudulent. Wed, 25 Mar 2020 15:33:14 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/february/fraud/fraudsters-who-prey-on-the-elderly-targeted-by-police-operation/ Police forces across the country have been cracking down on criminals who commit courier fraud, with a combination of awareness raising and enforcement activity co-ordinated by the City of London Police. Wed, 05 Feb 2020 10:06:00 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/february/fraud/man-jailed-creating-fictitious-supplier-steal-over-half-a-million-pounds-from-employer/ The man set up a fake IT hardware company His employer received 53 invoices for IT supplies and the man gained £564,480 A man has been jailed after he fraudulently gained £564,480 from his employer by setting up a fake IT hardware supplier and processing 53 invoices over a period of two and a half years. Wed, 25 Mar 2020 16:30:42 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/template5/city-of-london-police-and-microsoft-crack-down-on-remorseless-fraudulent-indian-call-centres/ Two criminal call centres in Kolkata, which were instrumental in defrauding thousands of victims in the UK alone, have been put out of business, in an operation conducted by City of London Police and Microsoft, in cooperation with the Indian police service. Wed, 11 Nov 2020 17:09:37 Z http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2020/august/press-releases/jail-for-fraudster-who-ran-a-14.5-million-ponzi-scheme/ A man has been sentenced to six years for defrauding 55 victims out of £14. Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:04:43 +0100