Nick Vamos has been featured in The Independent providing expert commentary on the extradition challenges arising in the Brexit landscape. The article explores the legal complexities surrounding potential extradition proceedings involving Christian Brueckner in connection with the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. Nick highlights how post-Brexit arrangements under the EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement have […]
An INTERPOL‑coordinated international operation, known as Operation Pangea XVIII, was conducted between 10 and 23 March 2026 across 90 countries and territories. Law enforcement agencies involved in the operation reported the seizure of approximately 6.42 million doses of unapproved or counterfeit medicines, with an estimated value of USD 15.5 million. Authorities reported that 269 individuals […]
On 5 May 2026, Indonesia’s National Police (Polri) arrested a suspect listed on an INTERPOL Red Notice in connection with alleged cross-border online fraud. The individual, identified by the initials LCS, was detained at Soekarno–Hatta International Airport. Authorities stated that the suspect had previously been designated a fugitive in an investigation into an international […]
Peters & Peters is delighted to announce the promotion of Alistair Jones to Partner in our Business Crime & Investigations team, effective 1 May 2026. Alistair is a leading specialist in UK sanctions, export controls, and related financial crime matters. He advises corporates and individuals across a wide range of industries on compliance, licensing, enforcement, and […]
In a “man in the middle” attack, a fraudster positions themselves between two targets. The fraudster intercepts and sometimes alters the data exchanged by the targets to further other crimes. Unfortunately, these attacks are all too common in today’s online economy and they are becoming more sophisticated with the advent of GenAI. Perhaps the most […]
On 25 April 2026, Thai immigration authorities arrested a 33‑year‑old Indonesian national in Phuket in connection with an alleged transnational fraud scheme mainly targeting victims in the United States. The individual was the subject of a United States arrest warrant and an INTERPOL Red Notice. According to Thai police, the suspect is alleged to have […]
On 28 April 2026, Philippine authorities confirmed that they had revised and resubmitted their request to INTERPOL for a Red Notice against former lawmaker Zaldy Co, following his release from custody in the Czech Republic earlier in April. Co had been stopped by Czech authorities in Prague on 16 April 2026 for immigration-related issues but […]
The Court of Appeal has unanimously dismissed Logix Aero Ireland Limited’s appeal against Peters & Peters’ client Siam Aero Repair Company Ltd, upholding the High Court’s decision to strike out Logix’s claim arising from a sophisticated email interception fraud. The case concerned the sale of two aircraft engines and a loss of US$824,900 after […]
In an article for the Law Society Gazette, Jason Woodland analyses the limits of Chabra freezing orders following the High Court’s decision in Gilbert v Broadoak Private Finance Ltd [2026]. The judgment highlights the strict jurisdictional hurdles facing claimants seeking to freeze assets held by third parties abroad, confirming that even strong evidence of asset […]
