08/05/15

Mortgage Fraud | Not Guilty Verdict

NOT GUILTY VERDICT FOR PROFESSIONAL CLIENT FACING CHARGE OF CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAUD VARIOUS FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.

Kangs Solicitors represented a conveyancing professional in relation to Operation Bamburgh 2.

The allegations were of conspiracy to defraud various mortgage lenders of millions of pounds through a series of property transactions.

Preparation of our client’s defence required an in depth knowledge and understanding of conveyancing law, practice and procedures.

The trial at Teesside Crown Court lasted nine weeks and resulted in our client’s acquittal, her three co-defendants being convicted.

The matter was conducted by Colin Parker at Kangs Solicitors and Defence counsel instructed were Mathew Sherratt and Greg Johnson.

Should you require any representation regarding a fraud allegation or similar matter, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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