Fraud & Financial Crime

Benefit Fraud

Benefit fraud is among the fraud and financial crime defence services provided by Ashmans Solicitors. Benefit fraud happens when someone deliberately claims state benefits they are not entitled to. If you are charged with benefit fraud you will require specialised fraud Solicitors to defend your case. Or fails to report a change in personal circumstances affecting the amount or the type of benefits that are claiming. Some types of benefit fraud involve the failure to report correct information about

  • Household income
  • Employment status
  • Living alone or with a partner
  • Domicile status (renting or owning a property)
  • Disability status

Are you are being investigated by the DWP or you have been charged with benefit fraud. Obviously you will  be extremely upset and worried about what this will mean for your future and that of your family. We understand how difficult and stressful your situation is. Ashmans Fraud Solicitors Leeds can help you to be clear about your legal position and what the next steps are for you. Benefit fraud is serious and you will need the best possible criminal fraud defence team to be able to build a case for you. You should contact us today so we can provide you with the best advice, as soon as possible.

How Can Ashmans Solicitors Help?

We do understand the pressure you are under and the concern you will have for your future. However we can help you to be clear about the charges you are facing. Furthermore  where you stand legally and the next steps in your case. Our experienced criminal fraud defence team will do all they can to help you get the best outcome possible. Whatever the circumstances of your benefit fraud. Take immediate action and call us on 03330 096 275. Because we have solicitors available 24 hours a day to help you, you can be sure that when you need us we will be there for you.

Why Choose Us Benefit Fraud?

Whether your legal problem is relating to fraud, criminal law, motoring offences or personal injury. We can help and there are a number of reasons why you should choose us.

  • We have specialist Fraud Defence solicitors available 24 hours a day. 7 days a week so no matter when you need us, we can be there to give you the expert advice you need.
  • Once you have instructed us we will select an experienced barrister. Someone who is based nearby, and arrange a conference with them so you can be clear about your prospects
  • Ashmans Solicitors has built a reputation as a leading criminal fraud defence practice. This means that we can put all of our experience behind you and make sure that we get you the best possible outcome. Whatever fraud charges you are facing
  • By being meticulous and not leaving any stone unturned when preparing your case. This ensures we are more likely to have found anything which may mitigate your charges and help your case.
  • If you are facing Proceeds Of Crime Act (POCA) proceedings following a conviction for fraud we will be able to help you to reduce the impact on you and your family.

We have benefit fraud Solicitors in Leeds available by appointment so please book so not to be disappointed. Accused of benefit fraud ?

Contact us Now

You can get in touch with us in a number of different ways. You can call us on 0333 009 6275, available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

If you would prefer you can email us on enquiries@ashmanssolicitors.com or complete our Free Online Enquiry Form and we’ll be delighted to help you.

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Why Choose Us for your Fraud and Financial Crime case?

  • We are ranked as a leading firm in the 2017 edition of the Legal 500 – one of the foremost guides to law firms in the United Kingdom.
  • We have specialist Fraud and Financial Crime Defence solicitors available 24/7.
  • We are always on hand to give you the expert advice that you need.
  • Once you have instructed us, we will select an experienced barrister, who is based locally to you. We will arrange a conference with them, so that you can be clear about your prospects.
  • Ashmans Solicitors has built a reputation as a leading criminal fraud defence practice, which means that we can put all of our experience behind you, making sure that we get you the best possible outcome – whatever fraud charges you are facing.
  • We cover the whole of England and Wales – so that we can fully support you at a local level.
  • We pride ourselves on finding often-missed opportunities that will mitigate your charges and help your case.
  • If you are facing Proceeds Of Crime Act (POCA) proceedings following a conviction for fraud, we will be able to help you reduce the impact that this will have on you and your family. We do this by engaging our skilled team to prepare you for the hearing.
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Notable cases

Your Justice is Our Mission.

R-v-LF Leeds Crown Court

The defendant in this case was a qualified Certified Accountant. She was originally arrested and interviewed for conspiracy to commit mortgage fraud totalling sums going into millions of pounds.

Read more about "R-v-LF Leeds Crown Court"

Operation Janitor

Operation Janitor was a large-scale VAT fraud investigated and prosecuted by SOCA. The fraud involved nearly 20 companies and abuse of the zero-rated vat reclaims system for new build properties.

Read more about "Operation Janitor"

R-v-TA Leeds Crown Court

In this case the defendant along with four others was charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice arising out of an accident in which a person died following a road traffic collision.

Read more about "R-v-TA Leeds Crown Court"

R-v-AA & Others Hull Court

The prosecution allege that our client along with a number of other defendants has been involved in a conspiracy to transfer criminal property being valued in tens of thousands of pounds.

Read more about "R-v-AA & Others Hull Court"

R-v-NF Bradford Crown Court

A number of defendant’s in this case were charged with conspiracy to commit mortgage fraud and money laundering in of an overall sum approaching £1m.

Read more about "R-v-NF Bradford Crown Court"

"Operation Caring Today" Preston Crown Court

Ashman’s Solicitors successfully secures acquittal in a high profile fraud and money laundering case.

Read more about ""Operation Caring Today" Preston Crown Court"

R-v-MD & Others Old Bailey

The defendant along with a number of others was alleged to have murdered the deceased arising as a result of a revenge attack.

Read more about "R-v-MD & Others Old Bailey"

R-v-AA & Others Huntingdon Crown Court

The Defendant, along with 4 others, was charged with entering into an arrangement to launder the proceeds of crime totalling in excess of £1 million.

Read more about "R-v-AA & Others Huntingdon Crown Court"

R-v-AN Bradford Crown Court

The Defendant, a Company Director, was charged with fraud by false representation amounting to over £660,000.

Read more about "R-v-AN Bradford Crown Court"

R-v-CV Leeds Crown Court

The Defendant was charged with fraud by false representation in relation to his role with two companies plus a further charge of theft relating to an alleged loss to David Brown Ltd said to be over £113,000.

Read more about "R-v-CV Leeds Crown Court"

R-v-SA Snaresbrook Crown Court

This was a highly publicised case involving the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The Defendant was charged with fraud by false representation.

Read more about "R-v-SA Snaresbrook Crown Court"

R-v-TC & Others Operation Aquamarine Southwark Crown Court

The Defendant was charged with conspiracy to defraud Barclays Private Client International Bank by obtaining mortgage loans to which the Crown allege they were not entitled to.

Read more about "R-v-TC & Others Operation Aquamarine Southwark Crown Court"

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Ashmans Solicitors were completely professional in their approach from start to finish. They kept me informed of my case throughout and I was overjoyed with the outcome and service.

Jill Buckley
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