Regulatory Watch News

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  Sydney man arrested over alleged $1.5 million National Disability Insurance Scheme Fraud

  Australia Federal Police

  April 23, 2026

  A Sydney man is expected to appear before Camden Local court today (23 April 2026) charged in relation to alleged NDIS fraud. The 33-year-old first came to the attention of the Fraud Fusion Taskforce (FFT) in January, 2024, after investigators suspected he was fraudulently making claims as a registered NDIS provider. It will be alleged the man – who is suspected to be associated with serious organised criminal groups – claimed more than $1.5m for services which were not provided.

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  SFO launch appeal into suspected home heating & insulation fraud

  Serious Fraud Office

  April 22, 2026

  The SFO is investigating allegations of fraud by three UK companies in relation to Energy Company Obligation 4 (ECO4), a UK government energy efficiency scheme designed to tackle fuel poverty and help reduce carbon emissions. At the heart of the investigation are allegations that Warmfront, JJ Crump and South Coast Insulation Services were involved in a sophisticated conspiracy across the country to undermine a government scheme by submitting claims where little or no work was undertaken. It is suspected that energy companies were defrauded of at least £44 million in this way.

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  FCA leads first crackdown on illegal crypto trading

  Financial Conduct Authority

  April 22, 2026

  Working with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU), the FCA targeted 8 premises suspected of illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading. The FCA issued cease and desist letters at each site, notifying traders to stop illegal activity immediately. Evidence obtained during the on-site inspections is supporting a number of ongoing criminal investigations. Peer-to-peer trading is when individuals buy and sell crypto directly with each other, rather than using a centralised exchange and requires appropriate registration. There are currently no FCA registered peer-to-peer crypto traders or platforms operating in the UK.