Insights and Case Experience

Crypto wallet freezing orders are now a routine feature of UK financial crime investigations. Assets may be frozen or access restricted at an early stage, often without charge and alongside account freezing orders affecting fiat funds. This article explains how POCA powers are applied to crypto-assets, what triggers financial investigations involving virtual assets, and why early strategic intervention could materially influence outcomes.

An interview under caution is a critical stage in any criminal or regulatory investigation. What is said—or not said—can have lasting consequences, even where no immediate charge follows. This article explains the purpose of an interview under caution, the risks involved, and why early, strategic legal advice is essential before engaging with investigators.

A Serious Financial Crime matter involving allegations of conspiracy to defraud, Fraud Act 2006 offences and money laundering under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, arising from issues connected to multi-million-pound government contracts. The case involved extensive financial and digital material, complex corporate documentation and contested allegations of dishonesty. Ultimately, the prosecution offered no evidence.