Article 3MXFP The UK's company registry finally prosecuted someone for setting up a fraudulent company, but it's a whistleblower who told them he did it

The UK's company registry finally prosecuted someone for setting up a fraudulent company, but it's a whistleblower who told them he did it

by
Cory Doctorow
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Companies House, the UK registry of companies, is widely known to be filled with fraudulent registration information about directors, addresses and ownership, and it's this willingness to tolerate fraud that has made the UK one of the first ports of call for criminals and looters looking to launder their fortunes. (more")

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