Private Sector

A pilot has been jailed for lying about his flying experience to get a job with British Airways, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said.

https://www.essexlive.news/news/uk-world-news/british-airways-pilot-jailed-fraud-6885904?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar

A gin expert stole thousands of pounds from a new business he'd been hired to help.

https://www.itv.com/news/central/2022-03-18/gin-expert-stole-140k-from-distillery-company-which-hired-him-to-help

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) said it has carried out a thorough review of the security procedures behind its online training schemes following the jailing of two construction skills testers last month.

https://www.scottishconstructionnow.com/articles/besa-tightens-security-after-men-jailed-for-online-testing-fraud

The former employer of a Fivemiletown woman, who defrauded his company out of £1.9 million, has demanded an independent investigation into the handling of the case, which took six years to obtain justice, and how she was able to walk away from a previous post with a bank after being caught stealing cash – but a decision was taken by the bank not to involve the police.

https://armaghi.com/news/dungannon-news/investigation-demand-into-handling-of-1-9million-fraud-case-amid-hushed-up-bank-theft-revelation/160663

A Co Londonderry banker has been charged with swindling more than £500,000 from Santander customers.

https://www.itv.com/news/utv/2022-03-07/personal-banker-charged-with-500000-fraud-of-seven-customers-accounts

A former Evans Halshaw employee who diverted 73 DVLA cheques worth over £10,000 into his own bank account has avoided jail in a fraud hearing at York Crown Court.

https://www.am-online.com/news/latest-news/2022/03/07/.Yi5XoEYZbIw.twitter

A former Evans Halshaw employee who diverted 73 DVLA cheques worth over £10,000 into his own bank account has avoided jail in a fraud hearing at York Crown Court.

https://www.am-online.com/news/latest-news/2022/03/07/.Yifbow33Wcs.twitter

A Co Londonderry banker has been charged with swindling more than £500,000 from Santander customers.

https://www.itv.com/news/utv/2022-03-07/personal-banker-charged-with-500000-fraud-of-seven-customers-accounts

Businesses that breach UK sanctions are more likely to be hit with fines under proposed changes to legislation that have been outlined.

https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/uk-boost-sanctions-enforcement-corporate-transparency

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is conducting a criminal investigation into collapsed broadcaster Arena Television.

https://www.cityam.com/serious-fraud-office-opens-investigation-into-arena-television/