Stanford indicted on fraud charges
Controversial cricket tycoon Sir Allen Stanford has been indicted on 21 charges in relation to a £4.8 billion pyramid scheme.
Fraudster dressed up as dead mother
A New York man is facing jail after dressing up as his dead mother and claiming benefits over a six-year period.
Police may examine Lib Dem donation
Police are considering a full investigation into a £2.4 million donation to the Liberal Democrats.
Two held over £50m City fraud
Police investigating a £50 million fund management fraud have arrested two men.
Duo held in £50m fraud probe bailed
Two men arrested over a suspected £50 million fund management fraud have been released on bail.
Crunch sees dodgy insurance claims soar
The number of dodgy insurance claims has soared confirming fraud "thrives" during an economic downturn, new figures have shown.
Stanford vows to fight fraud claims
Texan tycoon Sir Allen Stanford has vowed to fight allegations he was involved in a multi-billion dollar fraud.
Madoff yacht seized in South of France
A £5 million luxury yacht called Bull has been seized by French authorities on the Cote d'Azur as part of the Bernard Madoff fraud probe.
Ebay fraudster caught in sting
A fraudster who was selling £26,000 worth of fake designer clothes and cosmetics on eBay was caught out by a sting operation.
Disgraced US financier denied bail
Bernard Madoff will remain in jail after a US appeals court denied his application for bail.
Yachting benefit cheats jailed
A couple who ran a £40,000 benefits con while sailing around the world have been jailed.
Dole cheats sailed the world in yacht
A couple who set sail on a luxury yacht while running an elaborate £50,000 benefits fraud will be sentenced later.
Madoff lawyer asks for bail
The lawyer for Bernard Madoff has the court to grant bail for his client while he awaits sentencing.
Madoff pleads guilty over $50bn fraud
Disgraced financier Bernard Madoff is facing the prospect of spending the rest of his life behind bars after admitting a $50bn fraud.
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Madoff 'set to plead guilty'
Financier Bernard Madoff could face a 150-year prison sentence after indicating he will plead guilty to fraud charges.
Nine held in mortgage fraud probe
Nine people have been arrested over a suspected £40 million mortgage fraud.
Financier Bernard Madoff is facing 150 years in prison after indicating he will plead guilty to fraud charges.
Whistleblower warned of Stanford scheme
US regulators were contacted five years ago by a whistleblower over concerns about the businesses of Allen Stanford.