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Videoslots Limited Fined £650,000 for AML and Social Responsibility Failures

The UK Gambling Commission has fined Videoslots Limited £650,000 for significant Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and social responsibility failures. The operator also received a warning and must undergo a third-party audit to rectify systemic issues in customer monitoring and AML controls.

Gambling Commission suspends Deadheat Racing operating licence

The UK Gambling Commission has suspended the operating licence of Deadheat Racing Limited due to concerns over licensing objectives, including suspected social responsibility and anti-money laundering failings. The suspension is immediate and requires the operator to focus on consumer fairness.

Done Brothers (Cash Betting) fined £825,000 for AML and social responsibility failures

The UK Gambling Commission has fined Done Brothers (Cash Betting) Limited, trading as Betfred, £825,000 for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures. The operator will also undergo a third-party audit to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Serious Fraud Office Completes E-Discovery Review of Past Convictions

The UK's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has completed its review of 66 past convictions that used its legacy Autonomy e-discovery system. The SFO found no material casting doubt on the safety of these convictions. A separate issue affecting approximately 20 cases due to digital container file expansion is also being reviewed.

SFO Secures 4-Year Prison Sentence for Aircraft Parts Fraud

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has secured a 4-year prison sentence for Jose Alejandro Zamora Yrala, director of AOG Technics, for orchestrating a £39.3 million aircraft parts fraud. The scheme involved selling over 60,000 parts with forged airworthiness certificates, causing significant disruption and financial loss to the aviation industry.

Serious Fraud Office Interim Director Appointment

Graham McNulty has been appointed as the Interim Director of the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), effective April 2026. He brings extensive experience in law enforcement and combating economic crime to the role, succeeding Nick Ephgrave.

SFO Secures Confiscation Order Against Fraudster David Ames

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has secured a £283,321 confiscation order against David Ames, convicted of defrauding thousands through the Harlequin timeshare scheme. This order represents a significant step in asset recovery following Ames's 2022 conviction and 12-year prison sentence.

Ex-LCF CEO Michael Thomson and wife Debbie admit court order breaches

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has announced that Michael and Debbie Thomson, formerly associated with London Capital & Finance Plc (LCF), have admitted to multiple breaches of a court-ordered restraint. This admission has led to them being held in contempt of court. Sentencing is scheduled for April 2, 2026.

CFPB Proposes Rules on Small Business Lending Data Collection

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding small business lending data collection under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B). The CFPB is seeking public comment on potential changes to transaction coverage, financial institution scope, small business definitions, data points, and compliance dates.

CFPB Rulemaking: Auto Financing, Debt Collection, Consumer Reporting

The CFPB is considering new rules to define larger participants in the automobile financing, consumer debt collection, and international money transfer markets. These actions are part of the Bureau's rulemaking process to address key consumer financial markets.