The Police intelligence analyst will use different sources of data to produce a timeline or schedule. Included may be the movement of a phone, who the phone was in contact with, sometimes the content of a message, ANPR information, as well as CCTV cameras stills and vehicle tracking data. The final document can be a […]
We have previously reported on how prosecution errors in requesting IP address evidence can cause issues (https://keithborer.co.uk/news/police-errors-finger-wrong-suspects-cybercrime). Getting the information, however, is only half of the issue – understanding what is it’s evidential value is just as important. KBC was instructed in a case of stalking. Multiple fake Instagram accounts were created to harass the […]
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Following a recent case involving indecent images, our instructing solicitors commented of us: “We always receive a prompt and efficient service, but what is particularly helpful is the opening of other avenues of enquiry which hadn’t been previously considered”. A mobile telephone and tablet computer were seized from a defendant and charges of making and […]
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Background: Operation Venetic EncroChat was one of the world’s largest encrypted communication services and estimated to have 60000 users across Europe, including 10000 users in the UK. A modified mobile device was provided called an EncroPhone, primarily used to send text or photo messages. These devices each had a unique ‘handler’ name and conversations were […]
Interpol is shorthand for the International Criminal Police Organisation. They have 196 member countries who share data on crimes and criminals and work together to find and arrest criminals, wherever they are in the world.
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A European Arrest Warrant (EAW) is a tool for extraditing a person from one European country to another. If you’ve been subject to an EAW, it is possible to challenge it and we give you a few ways to do that in this blog.
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It’s understandable that you might feel a little nervous about attending an extradition hearing. To help you feel calmer about it, we explain what you can expect. In this blog, we look at what happens during an extradition hearing, and how you can prepare if you’re asked to attend.
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First, let’s explain what an extradition request is, and the process that you’ll go through.
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Certain authorities have the power to carry out raids on a premises if they suspect that assets have been acquired through unlawful conduct, or if they have reason to believe that documents on the premises will help an investigation.
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Tax evasion is basically lying to His Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC) about your income to avoid paying the full amount of tax that you owe.
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Since 2017 the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has had the power to forfeit money in bank accounts through Account Forfeiture Orders.
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