Less than one per cent of cyber crimes lead to prosecution, report states May 28, 2019 Less than one per cent of cyber crimes result in prosecution, new figures have revealed, highlighting the difficulty of tracking down online hackers. There were 65 prosecutions for computer hacking in the UK last year, up 38 per cent on the 47 recorded in 2017, according to City law firm RPC. But the figures still [...]
Trio of ex-Barclays execs facing October trial over Qatar financial crisis fundraisings August 8, 2019 Three senior former Barclays executives are set to face a criminal trial in October on charges relating to their involvement in Qatar’s participation in an emergency fundraising at the height of the financial crisis. Barclays’ former investment head for the Middle East and north Africa Roger Jenkins, former wealth management boss Tom Kalaris and former [...]
Malaysia charges 17 current and former Goldman Sachs staff in 1MDB fund fraud case August 9, 2019 Malaysia has charged 17 current and former Goldman Sachs directors and in a corruption investigation into the state fund 1MDB. “Custodial sentences and criminal fines will be sought against the accused in the Section 367 Charges, given the severity of the scheme to defraud and fraudulent misappropriation of billions in bond proceeds,” Malaysia attorney general [...]
Police open probe into ambassador’s leaked Trump emails July 13, 2019 Scotland Yard has launched an investigation into the alleged leaking of emails sent by UK ambassador Kim Darroch that led to his resignation earlier this week. The Metropolitan Police are beginning a criminal investigation into how the confidential emails were obtained. Darroch resigned on Wednesday, after the exposed emails, which called Trump “clumsy and inept”, [...]
To speak or not to speak: The battle for free speech November 1, 2019 I remember the excitement of setting up my first Personal Computer and being able to get email. The potential to connect with people from around the world in an instance was inspiring, as was the sense that the Information Superhighway and World Wide Web were going to transform our world forever. I also remember being [...]
What do people want? Policies conceived by Dominic Cummings October 3, 2019 One of the criticisms frequently levelled at Number 10’s de facto chief of staff Dominic Cummings is that he has no ideology or long-term vision. Once Brexit is done, it is argued, he will disappear in a puff of smoke and leave Britain to stew in whatever mess he leaves behind. Beyond leaving the EU, [...]
Mike Lynch arrest: Autonomy CEO submits himself for arrest in US extradition case February 5, 2020 Autonomy founder Mike Lynch has this morning submitted himself for arrest in what his legal team said is a formality triggered by a US extradition request. Lynch – who is facing charges of securities fraud, wire fraud and conspiracy in the US related to the 2011 sale of Autonomy to Hewlett Packard (HP) – has [...]
Carlos Ghosn press conference live: Ghosn accuses Nissan and Japan of collusion January 8, 2020 Please manually refresh this page for our latest updates from Carlos Ghosn’s Beirut press conference. Carlos Ghosn’s sensational escape from the Japanese legal system at the end of December made him one of the world’s most sought-after international fugitives. Today, the former Nissan boss speaks to the world’s media, with a promise to dish the [...]
DEBATE: The Mueller report has cleared Trump of collusion with Russia – is this the end of his legal worries? March 26, 2019 The Mueller report has cleared Trump of collusion with Russia – is this the end of his legal worries? YES, says Sarah Elliott, chair of Republicans Overseas UK After two years and over $25m of taxpayer funds, the big conspiracy, perpetuated by the Trump-deranged media, that the 45th President was elected because of Russian collusion has [...]
Campaigner Heather Mills wins payout over phone hacking claims July 8, 2019 Former model Heather Mills has said she feels “joy and vindication” after reaching a settlement against the now-defunct News of the World over long-standing phone hacking claims. Mills, the former wife of Beatles star Paul McCartney, claimed she had won the “highest media libel settlement in British history” and a “complete and unmitigated apology for [...]