Successful Outcome | Alleged Business Rates Fraud
KANGS Solicitors has successfully represented a client who had received notification from the Complex Crime Unit in Avon & Somerset that it was conducting an investigation into an allegation of Business Rates Fraud which had been made against him.
Our expert team of lawyers have a wealth of knowledge and many years experience defending clients on a national basis in the defence of Business and Financial Crime Investigations and Proceedings.
Amandeep Murria of Kangs Solicitors explains the steps taken to achieve this successful result.
The Allegation
- Our client was alleged, in connection with others, to have fraudulently avoided paying the local authority hundreds of thousands of pounds relating to business rates.
- It was alleged our client was an integral figure in the alleged fraud because of his links and association with others.
How We Assisted Our Client
By way of assistance to our client, the team at KANGS Solicitors:
- attended our client obtaining detailed instructions upon the circumstances leading to the allegations and advised him upon his position and the appropriate course to adopt in order to present his defence,
- formulated a strategic plan of action,
- approached the Complex Crime Unit Team seeking further disclosure of evidence upon which it relied,
- attended with our client during interview,
- prepared and submitted detailed and compelling Representations supporting his denial of the allegations.
The Successful Outcome
- Having considered the detailed Representations submitted by the team at Kangs Solicitors and the approach adopted during interview, the Complex Crime Unit accepted our client’s explanation denying involvement in the fraud.
- Accordingly, it was decided that the Business Rates Fraud allegation would not be pursued any further.
Naturally, our client was delighted with this successful outcome achieved by KANGS on his behalf.
Who Can I Contact For Help?
Our expert criminal defence team is here to assist you, please contact us using the details below:
Tel: 0333 370 4333
Email: info@kangssolicitors.co.uk
We provide initial no obligation discussion at our three offices in London, Birmingham, and Manchester. Alternatively, discussions can be held through video conferencing or telephone.
