Corporate fraudsters: Are UK laws tough enough?

By admin | 25/01/2022
Why are the US government's fraud laws more strict?

Whereas dishonest British company directors are rarely punished, American TV star Martha Stewart served time in jail for misleading investors Several articles discussing UK fraud laws have been knocking about over the past week, and several ask a fascinating question: Compared to the USA, is the UK tough enough on corporate wrongdoing? It’s safe to…

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CEO Holmes found guilty of investor scam

By admin | 12/01/2022
High-profile CEO Elizabeth Holmes found guilty of fraud

Elizabeth Holmes has become the the latest high-profile CEO to be found guilty of an investor scam. The CEO and founder of blood testing start-up Theranos faces sentencing in September after committing two counts of wire fraud, and two counts of conspiracy to commit fraud. Aged 19, Holmes set out to create a cheaper, less…

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