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R v Q

Katie is defending her client charged with a sophisticated and high-value fraudulent trading and money laundering offences arising out of a 6-year investigation into the activities of an investment company.

A financial investigation was undertaken by Trading Standards, covering the period between May 2008, when the company was incorporated, and November 2018, when the Crown Court at St Albans granted a restraint order in respect of the company’s assets.

The total turnover during that period, after excluding cheques that were returned unpaid and funds being moved between the company’s account, is £32.7m. After excluding payments made back to consumers, the company’s benefit is estimated to be £30.4m.

Hertfordshire County Council prosecutes this case. The evidence from consumers who have provided witness statements, who represent a small proportion of the company’s overall customer base, relates to purchases of wine exceeding £7 million.

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Money Laundering

R v RS – Conspiracy to assist in the unlawful immigration into the UK and Money Laundering at Lewes Crown Court – 2024

Andy Rootsey’s client (RS) was acquitted following a hard fought five-week Trial before the Lewes Crown Court in relation to an offence of conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration. Andy’s client was one of only two defendants to be acquitted in relation to the conspiracy.