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Forgery

Offence of making a false instrumentA person is guilty of forgery under section 1 of the Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981 (FCA 1981) if they make a false instrument, with the intention that they or another uses it to induce somebody to accept it as genuine, and by reason of so accepting it, to do or not to do some act to their own or any other person's prejudice.'Instrument'FCA 1981, s 8 provides a definition of instrument applicable for all of the offences created by FCA 1981. Instrument includes any document, postal stamp, Inland Revenue stamp, disk, tape, sound track or other device on or in which information is recorded or stored by mechanical, electronic or other means.Document is not defined by FCA 1981 but it does not include any currency notes which are covered by the counterfeiting offences in Part II of FCA 1981. See Practice Note: Counterfeiting notes and coins.Electronic impulses representing passwords for accessing computers are not instruments so 'hacking' into a computer or the misuse of...

Offences under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 (MLR 2017)

Offences under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 (MLR 2017) Power to make money laundering regulations post Brexit Post Implementation Period (IP) completion date, the power to make regulations is provided for by section 49 and Schedule 2 of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (SAMLA 2018). This Act, which received Royal Assent on 23 May 2018, was designed to provide a power for Ministers to make regulations for the purposes of enabling or facilitating the detection, investigation or prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing and implementing Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards. For more information, see Practice Notes: Development of sanctions regime in the UK post Brexit—timeline and Financial Action Task Force (FATF). See also, News Analysis: Impact of new Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act considered. Introduction to the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (MLR 2017), SI 2017/692 came into force on 26 June 2017. MLR 2017 repealed and replaced the Money...

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A-Z of cyber threats—for staff

A-Z of cyber threats—for staff Threat What is it? Our defensive measures Advanced persistent threat (APT) Attackers gain unauthorised access to a system and remain undetected for a prolonged period of time. They may carry out unauthorised transfers of sensitive data.Even when they are detected, they may leave several ‘backdoors’ open so they can return. We ensure users are aware of the risk and of basic account security procedures.We use firewalls to inspect and filter traffic.We use antivirus software. Botnet Collection of infected computers remotely controlled by a hacker.The hacker can share or sell access to the computers to other cyber criminals to be used to distribute spam or overload a system. See Malware and Hacking Chain letter An email that encourages the user to forward copies to other people.Not a security threat but can waste time and slow down mail servers. We ensure users know not to forward chain letters or hoaxes.We try to stay informed about chain letters and hoaxes. Commercial identity theft Bogus organisations...

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Former Glencore executives face 2027 UK trial over African corruption charges

MLex: Six former Glencore executives face a criminal trial on corruption charges in June 2027 following their appearances at a UK court today.

Fraudster sentenced for Instagram motor insurance scam

Law360: A man who made almost £18,000 by operating as a 'ghost broker' and selling invalid car insurance policies on Instagram has been handed a suspended prison sentence of 24 months at a London court, City Police has said.