UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO)

ATFCP Sanctions & Fraud Webinar Recap

A webinar hosted by the Association of Trade Finance Compliance Professionals (ATFCP) on 28 January 2025 featured particular focus on

Law Professional Convicted for Attempting to Mislead in Money Laundering Investigation

The UKs Serious Fraud Office (SFO) secured the conviction of solicitor William Osmond, who disclosed confidential details about a money laundering investigation and forged a legal document in an attempt to mislead authorities. Osmond was subsequently sentenced to nine months in prison.

Cooperative Law Enforcement Effort Leads to Convictions in Steel Trader Case