HMRC

An administrative officer in HMRC’s “claimant compliance team”, falsely claimed for years to be single parent for tax purposes

https://economia.icaew.com/en/news/february-2018/hmrc-worker-sentenced-for-50000-tax-fraud

Admitted was knowingly concerned in the fraudulent evasion of Value Added Tax amounting to £20,000 by repeatedly submitting claims for repayment of VAT on non-qualifying transactions and transactions which had not taken place.

The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has won the right to retain litigation privilege over documents relating to an alleged £140m VAT fraud in the latest twist to the debate that has been occupying legal minds.

https://www.thelawyer.com/rbs-interviews-protected-privilege-140m-vat-fraud-trial/

A leading city lawyer has had charges against him dropped as the CPS admits to yet another 'disclosure' failure.

http://www.globallegalpost.com/big-stories/ex-sidley-partner-matthew-cahill-cleared-in-tax-case-as-cps-admits-wholesale-failures-91038334/

HMRC has written to the chief executives of major UK retailers, urging them to share details of a prolific iTunes scam with all their staff so that they can act as the last line of defence against fraudsters

http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/hm-revenue-customs-hmrc/pressreleases/hmrc-asks-retail-bosses-to-enlist-staff-in-the-fight-against-the-itunes-scam-2412115

The British Metals Recycling Association has said that the conviction of a scrap metal dealer who failed to pay more than £200,000 of VAT which he charged customers, highlights a “significant issue” in the metals recycling industry.

https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/latest-news/carousel-fraud-concerns/

A scrap metal dealer who kept more than £200,000 worth of VAT charges instead of paying it to HMRC has been jailed.

https://stv.tv/news/north/1407171-scrap-metal-dealer-kept-more-than-200-000-in-vat-charges/

New UK powers to require individuals to explain where their wealth has come from and to freeze and forfeit funds in bank and building society accounts now in force.

https://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2018/january/new-unexplained-wealth-orders-give-increased-powers-to-hmrc/

'HMRC' tax refund scam emails and texts are doing the rounds yet again. Here's how to spot a fake tax rebate email.

https://www.lovemoney.com/guides/15794/hmrc-tax-scams-2018-refund-rebate-frauds-email-text-is-this-real-fake-uk?source=1000693

Both West Mercia Police and Warwickshire Police have received eight reports of attempted frauds, which have targeted residents across three counties.

http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/15900150.Police_warn_of_HMRC_fraudsters/