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What Is Considered a Fraud Offence?

Fraud offences generally involve dishonesty and financial gain or loss. Under the Fraud Act 2006, common offences include:

• Fraud by false representation

• Fraud by abuse of position

• Fraud by failing to disclose information

We routinely defend cases involving:

• Investment or banking fraud

• Mortgage, insurance and application fraud

• Corporate fraud or false accounting

• Identity theft or online / cyber fraud

• Benefit fraud

• VAT, tax or HMRC fraud

• Payroll, invoice and procurement fraud

• Romance & advance-fee scams

• Conspiracy to defraud

Why Choose Powell Spencer & Partners?

✔ Specialist fraud defence solicitors based in London✔ Experience with high-value and complex financial crime cases✔ Strategic, forensic approach to evidence and disclosure✔ Full defence support from investigation to trial and appeal✔ Legal aid available in many cases – clear private fee options also provided✔ Discreet, confidential support tailored to your personal and commercial risks

We work with leading forensic accountants, tax experts, cyber specialists and experienced barristers, ensuring your defence team is robust from day one.

Our Fraud Defence Services

🔹 Early Investigation 

• Immediate legal advice if raided, arrested or served with a production order

• Protect your rights, control interview strategy and manage reputational risk

🔹 Pre-Charge Strategy

• Engage with investigators and prosecutors

• Submit written representations to avoid charge where possible

🔹 Representation in Court

• Defence at Magistrates’ or Crown Court

• Expert handling of evidence, financial analysis and witness testimony

🔹 Post-Charge Mitigation & Negotiation

• Explore plea discussions, charge reductions or non-custodial outcomes

🔹 Confiscation & Asset Protection (POCA Proceedings)

• Challenge benefit and available amount calculations

• Prevent or limit asset seizure and financial orders

🔹 Appeals & Aftercare

• Advice on conviction appeals, sentence reductions and business impact

Key Considerations in Fraud Cases

Early legal intervention is essential – the way you respond during investigation may affect whether charges are brought

Complex financial evidence is common – expert analysis is often required

Sentences can be severe – depending on value, role and impact, fraud can result in long custodial terms

Reputation & regulatory risk – essential to plan for media exposure, employment issues and sector-specific compliance

Confiscation under POCA – financial recovery proceedings may continue after conviction

Our Process & Funding

1. Initial consultation – confidential case assessment, risk analysis & funding review

2. Strategy planning – evidence review, investigation response or trial preparation

3. Representation – at interviews, hearings or trial

4. Outcome & follow-up – sentencing, appeal and regulatory advice

Legal aid may be available depending on case merits and financial eligibility.

We also offer clear private fee options and structured payment arrangements, especially in business-related cases.

FAQs – Fraud Offences Defence