HMRC conducts the investigation and prosecution of many fraud offences, often referred to as Fraud on the Public Purse, or otherwise simply as Revenue Fraud. Such offences can result in a huge loss to the Exchequer, so it is imperative from the perspective of HMRC that frauds are prevented from occurring and, to deter such offending, HMRC engages in the vigorous pursuit of those allegedly involved in Revenue Fraud. Convictions for HMRC fraud offences can result in very long sentences of imprisonment and financial confiscation orders being imposed.
Given the serious consequences that can follow, it is vital that MSB Business Crime solicitors are instructed to act at the earliest possible opportunity, usually at the commencement of an investigation.
MSB Business Crime team have considerable experience in defending HMRC investigations and prosecutions. Investigations can be extremely lengthy, and it can take many years to bring a case to its conclusion before the Crown Court. HMRC cases are usually complex, often featuring many defendants and involving evidence as to the activities of numerous businesses and companies linked by financial transactions. They can also involve an international dimension and such cases are inevitably paper heavy with large volumes of evidence.
MSB Business Crime lawyers advise and represent during the investigation, assisting clients during the interview process, including the provision, where necessary, of detailed defence statements, the focus of which is the avoidance of prosecution if possible.
Where cases are brought before the courts, MSB Expert Business Crime lawyers will critically examine the prosecution case and the evidence relied upon, pursuing all avenues to dismiss the case prior to trial, but where a trial proceeds, MSB prepare the best possible defence to present before the jury to obtain an acquittal.
MSB Business Crime Defence Solicitors will apply all its resources to vigorously and tenaciously set out the case for the defence to obtain the best possible outcome for our clients.
- Carousel and MTIC Fraud
- Diversion Fraud
- Tax Fraud
- VAT Fraud
- HMRC Investigations and Prosecutions
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