Archive for March 2025
The 79th Group Halts Payments Amid Fraud Probe
In a move that has alarmed investors across the UK and internationally, The 79th Group has suspended all interest and redemption payments on its loan notes. The announcement comes on the heels of a City of London Police investigation into suspected widespread fraud. Four individuals connected to the company have been arrested and released on…
Read MoreInsolvency Alert- DeTrafford Update
Victoria Works NW Ltd (previous name DeTrafford Victoria Gardens Ltd) Insolvent and Still Trading plus Third Party Action Update for purchasers who used Stocker & Co LLP, Versus Law and CS Conveyancing We recently reported through our Insolvency Alerts regarding Victoria Works NW Ltd, previously known as DeTrafford Victoria Gardens Ltd. You can read this…
Read MoreTony Hyams – Former High Street Grp Insolvency Practitioner Under Scrutiny
Regulatory Disciplinary Action– Tony Hyams In this blog series, we are diving into the key enablers behind Gary Forrest and investigating where they are now. If you missed our deep dive into Carrie-Ann James, you can read it here. Carrie-Ann James played a controversial role in handling companies linked to Forrest, but today, we turn…
Read MoreThe 79th Group – Police Fraud Investigation
What’s Happening, and How Did We Get Here? Police Investigation: The 79th Group Under the Spotlight It is now widely reported that four individuals have been arrested as part of an ongoing police investigation into The 79th Group. The City of London Police’s Fraud Operations Lead Force Unit is probing the company for suspected widespread…
Read MoreCarrie-Ann James – What Next?
In this series, we examine Gary Forrest’s enablers and where they are now. We begin with Carrie-Ann James, an officer of the court and former president of the Insolvency Practitioners Association (IPA). Her role in handling companies linked to Gary Forrest raises serious concerns. Previously, we explored her appointment by the court as Administrator of…
Read MoreDEBT ALERT: Platinum Assets and Developments Limited – Insolvent and Still Trading
Our company alert this week is regarding Platinum Assets and Developments Limited. A building development company with a registered office in Cuthbert House, Tyne and Wear. This company had owed our client £60,000 plus interest (the Debt) and costs. On 25th October 2024 our client assigned the debt to Insolvency & Law Ltd. We are…
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