Diversion Fraud

This type of fraud is best understood as a collection of smuggling offences involving wines, spirits, beers, cigarettes and other goods in relation to both inward and outward dutiable goods. It is common for these offences to involve many defendants with varying roles and levels of involvement including the operators of storage facilities such as bonded warehouses, importers and hauliers involved in the movement of goods. These cases are generally prosecuted by HM Revenue and Customs.

Diversion fraud prosecutions frequently involve complex surveillance, banking records, telephone billing analysis and evidence from a foreign jurisdiction. The result is a case with large volumes of documents which can be daunting to any defendant facing criminal proceedings. At Hamnett Osborne Tisshaw we have, through experience of all types of financial crime, developed an expertise for analysing complex evidence and giving clear, concise advice to our clients. We only instruct advocates with a good track record in fraud cases and would welcome your instructions as early in the case as possible.

We can offer you a free initial consultation and if you find yourself facing criminal proceedings you may well qualify for legal aid. If you require advice in respect of your Insurance Fraud case, please contact David at david@hotsol.co.uk