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Fraud Act Prosecutions

Prosecutions under the Fraud Act for fraud and cyber-enabled offences in the UK

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Jan 16, 2026
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What are the maximum prison sentences for online crimes such as hacking and cyberstalking in the UK?

The maximum prison terms for “hacking” in the UK depend on the specific Computer Misuse Act offence: basic unauthorised access carries up to two years, more serious access with intent up to five years...

Jan 21, 2026

What official steps have UK or UAE authorities taken against Dubai-related romance scams?

and authorities have taken a mix of public-advice, reporting channels and active policing measures against : the UK’s provides specific guidance and a mechanism to report “Dubai romance scams” , while...