Director of Public Prosecutions will not file charges against TD Michael Lowry following Moriarty Tribunal findings
Independent TD Michael Lowry has announced that the Director of Public Prosecutions has determined that no charges will be filed against him based on the findings of the Moriarty Tribunal. This decision follows a scrutiny of the tribunal's second report, which was released in 2011 and focused on payments made to Lowry, as well as his connections to businessman Denis O'Brien. In a recent statement, Lowry criticized the Moriarty Tribunal's conclusions, labeling the 2011 report as "flawed." He argued that the tribunal's findings had resulted in a campaign of "insults, smears and false allegations" against him. This statement showcases Lowry's... [Continue Reading]
Chinese embassy warns nationals in UK of scammers posing as Hong Kong ICAC staff
The Chinese embassy in the United Kingdom has warned its citizens in the country to beware of scams involving fraudsters posing as staff from Hong Kong’s anti-corruption watchdog. In a statement on Monday, the embassy said criminals had recently posed as staff of the city’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) to carry out telecommunications fraud. The criminals falsely accused victims of offences such as money laundering, pressuring them to cooperate in a bogus “investigation” and... [Continue Reading]
New disruption unit launched in crackdown on fraud
The UK has launched a new Online Crime Centre to combat widespread fraud, a crime that affects one in 14 adults and one in four businesses. Beginning operations in April, the centre will bring together experts from government, law enforcement, intelligence, banking, telecommunications, and major technology companies to coordinate efforts against fraudsters. With an investment exceeding £250 million over three years and over £30 million directed specifically to the centre, the initiative aims to dismantle overseas scam operations by identifying and shutting down fraudulent accounts, websites, and phone numbers used by organized crime groups. Measures include blocking scam texts, freezing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Mar 2026 15:20
