Fraud & Proceeds of Crime
Owen Beattie Solicitors robustly defend individuals and businesses, who are subject to investigation and prosecution in respect of alleged high-value fraud offences, tax evasion, money-laundering, financial wrong-doing, and white-collar crime.
Fraud
Such offences are generally intricate, complex and involve extensive documentation. We have therefore developed a tailored and strategic approach when dealing with fraud investigators from His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) or the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), so that we may provide individuals or businesses with advice from the outset of an investigation, through to the Court process, if required.
The approach adopted by Owen Beattie Solicitors in dealing with such offences is complimented by working closely with an experienced and dedicated team, including barristers, forensic accountants and other experts.
Unreported Cases
Representation of a former company director in connection with six-figure invoice fraud.
Representation of a trustee in respect of an investigation undertaken jointly by the PSNI and the Office of Care and Protection involving misappropriation of trust funds, resulting in a “no prosecution” decision.
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Benefit fraud allegations often arise from discrepancies in claims for housing benefit, Universal Credit, or other welfare payments. These cases can result from honest mistakes, changes in circumstances, or administrative errors. Regardless of cause, Owen Beattie Solicitors specialises in providing tailored and dedicated advice to individuals facing investigation or prosecution.
Benefit Fraud
The approach adopted by Owen Beattie Solicitors in dealing with such offences is complimented by working closely with an experienced and dedicated team, including barristers, forensic accountants and other experts.
Unreported Case
Representation of an individual subject to investigation by the Department for Communities in respect of benefit fraud. This particular matter involved covert surveillance and a subsequent interview under caution, resulting in a “no prosecution” decision.
Proceeds of Crime
Owen Beattie Solicitors represent individuals and businesses, who are subject to investigation and prosecution in respect of alleged offences under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. Such offences are intricate in nature, and involve complex financial investigation, asset freezing orders, cash seizures, confiscation proceedings, and searches under warrant at either homes or business premises.
Owen Beattie Solicitors offer a tailored and strategic approach, together with a thorough understanding of the proceeds of crime legislation. We therefore support individuals and businesses from the initial investigation and interview under caution, to liaising with the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the Public Prosecution Service (PPS), and representation at Court.
The approach adopted by Owen Beattie Solicitors in dealing with such offences is complimented by working closely with an experienced and dedicated team, including barristers, forensic accountants and other experts.