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8 Things You Should Know Before Attending a Voluntary Police Interview

There is a plethora of reasons why someone may be asked to attend a police station for an interview. Regardless of the reason, it is highly recommended that they have legal representation when speaking to the police or an investigating agency. Police interviews typically take place when a person is under arrest and in custody or when they have been invited to attend voluntarily. The reason interviews are conducted is because the police or another investigating agency suspect that an individual may be involved in or has knowledge of a criminal offence. Even if a person believes they have done nothing wrong, it is vitally important that they exercise their right to legal advice..

Police interviews typically take place when a person is under arrest and in custody or when they have been invited to attend voluntarily. The reason interviews are conducted is because the police or another investigating agency suspect that an individual may be involved in or has knowledge of a criminal offence.

Even if a person believes they have done nothing wrong, it is vitally important that they exercise their right to legal advice.

Client Delighted as Account Freezing Order Successfully Removed

KANGS has successfully assisted our client, a broker within the financial services sector who lives in Europe and outside the UK Jurisdiction, secure the removal of an Account Freezing Order (AFO) which had been obtained upon application to the Court by Nottinghamshire Police.

The EU business bank account, which was the subject of the AFO, was provided by a Financial Institution which was regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority.

The AFO was obtained by Nottinghamshire Police following receipt of a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) from the Financial Institution. The report raised the suspicion that funds received into the account may have represented the proceeds of crime, namely money laundering, and may also have been intended for use in criminal conduct.


Successful Conclusion of POCA & Asset Confiscation Proceedings

Having considered all the detailed submissions, the Prosecution agreed to settle the POCA proceedings without the need for a full hearing, accepting that the appropriate benefit figure should be reduced to £750K, being the amount we had previously tactically advised our client to pay into the designated Police account.een obtained upon application to the Court by Nottinghamshire Police.

Naturally, our client was absolutely delighted that we had resolved the claim against him for the amount previously lodged with the Police, and that he was not required to realise any further assets.

We have a proven history of successfully representing clients in POCA and Restraint Proceedings, which are extremely complex by nature and should only be conducted by experienced professionals.


Understanding Fraud | A Legal Perspective for Business Leaders

Allegations of fraud can pose significant legal, reputational and financial consequences for both individuals and businesses. Whether arising from internal misconduct or external scrutiny from authorities including the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), investigations demand a measured and expertly guided response.

We are consistently ranked in the highest tier for fraud and white collar crime defence by both the Legal 500 and Chambers UK. This recognition reflects our consistent history of securing successful outcomes for our clients in complex and high-stakes matters.

Our team is regularly instructed by senior executives, company directors and professionals across a variety of sectors and business types. With extensive experience in navigating the complex nature of fraud investigations, our fraud solicitors provide strategic advice and robust representation from the start of an investigation through to the final resolution.

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Our claims of excellent client service and best in class legal advice and representation are supported by our investment in legal accreditations, exceptional client reviews, and case studies. We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and hold a Lexcel accreditation from the Law Society of England and Wales, which demonstrates our commitment to client care, meticulous case management, the continual growth and development of our staff, and investment in technology.

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Our legal team regularly supports clients across the world, not only those who are based in UK. The distance between you and our office will have no effect on our ability to provide highly effective advice or representation.