Investment Fraud Lawyers

Speak to our investment fraud solicitors today

For a free initial consultation subject to exceptions on your legal position if you are being investigated for, or have been accused of investment fraud, please call 0207 624 7771.

For urgent advice at any time of day or night, please call our Emergency Number 07836 577 556.

You can also email: solicitors@jdspicer.co.uk or fill out our quick online enquiry form and we will get back to you quickly.

Why choose JD Spicer’s investment fraud solicitors?

Seeking out legal advice and representation is absolutely essential if you are accused of investment fraud.

Investment fraud is an extremely complex offence, with various moving parts and issues to consider. This only serves to emphasise the need for a detailed legal defence from a team who have specialist expertise in this field.

When instructed, our investment fraud solicitors will conduct a thorough review of your case and your personal circumstances so they can advise you on the most appropriate process for defending your position. From here, we can then advise you on the options available to you and what the best possible outcome for your case is likely to be.

For over 45 years, we have built up a reputation as one of the country’s leading criminal defence firms, having previously worked on various high-profile fraud cases in the past.

We have a strong track record of successfully representing clients in both the Magistrates’ Court and Crown Court. Our team have also built strong relationships with a number of the country’s leading specialist fraud barristers, meaning you will always have access to the skills required to achieve a positive outcome for your case.

Our investment fraud solicitors are accredited by the Law Society for Criminal Litigation and have also achieved Lexcel accreditation. This reflects the consistently high standards of our legal practice.

Pre-charge bail

If you are released on pre-charge bail after a police interview for investment fraud, the police will be carrying on their investigation to gather more evidence before they make a final charge

The police are likely to impose various bail conditions such as restricting where you can go, and requiring you to attend the police station on a certain day.

To find out more in relation to pre charge bail please use the links provided below:

• Pre-charge bail and Released Under Investigation (RUI)
• On Bail But Not Charged - What Does It Mean?
• How long can you be on bail without charge UK?

Common questions about investment fraud

What is investment fraud?

Generally speaking, investment fraud involves schemes which are design to deceive someone into investing in a fraudulent product, often with the false promise of quick and high returns.

There are many different types of investment fraud, including:

• Ponzi schemes
• Pyramid schemes
• Boiler room fraud
• Land banking fraud
• Advance fee fraud
• Binary options fraud

Is investment fraud a civil or criminal matter?

Investment fraud is a criminal offence, which means that prosecuting authorities may see fit to issue a range of punishments for anyone who is convicted. These could include fines, confiscation orders and prison sentences in some cases.

That said, the victim of an alleged investment fraud may also seek to bring civil proceedings against a defendant in an investment fraud case to recover any losses. This can be brought alongside a criminal investigation.

What is the maximum sentence for investment fraud?

The maximum sentence you could receive for investment fraud depends on various factors. These factors include:

• An offender’s culpability
• The level of actual or potential harm caused
• The type of investment fraud
• The impact of the fraud on the victim

Several aggravating and mitigating factors will also be taken into consideration during sentencing which have the potential to increase or decrease the final decision.

With this in mind, the maximum sentence someone could receive if they are found guilty of committing investment fraud is 10 years’ imprisonment.

What is a Ponzi scheme?

Ponzi schemes are a specific type of investment fraud scheme. The schemes offer extremely high returns to investors over a short period of time. However, upon investment, the ‘returns’ are paid to separate investors, with these returns actually coming from money invested by new investors.

The new investors pay the old investors which means there is no investment scheme taking place as there are no actual profits. Even if an investor does not technically lose out, they would still be considered a victim of fraud as they would have likely not invested if they understood the nature of the scheme.

Contact our investment fraud solicitors today

For urgent specialist advice, immediate representation, or to speak to us confidentially about allegations of investment fraud, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our specialist investment fraud solicitors.

You can contact a member of our dedicated team of investment fraud solicitors in London, Birmingham, and Manchester by telephone on:

• City of London: 0207 624 7771 - our senior Solicitors and Partners can meet by appointment in the City.
• Brent & Camden London Office: 0207 624 7771
• Manchester Office: 0161 835 1638
• Birmingham Office: 0121 614 3333

Or email: solicitors@jdspicer.co.uk

Alternatively, you can fill out our quick online enquiry form, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

24/7 criminal defence lawyers & police station representatives

Please get in touch for a free initial consultation subject to exceptions with one of our expert tax fraud solicitors, as well as immediate representation and advice related to allegations of investment fraud.

We are available to represent clients all over England and Wales at any time, so please contact our Emergency Number 07836 577 556.