Anthony Lea diverted client funds in 2001 but has now been jailed for his part in a £540,000 timeshare scam based in Spain.

Invasion of Ukraine by Russia has led to higher likelihood of hacking attacks on UK firms including estate agencies, says Veco.

Gemma Wall, who failed to turn up to her first sentencing hearing, stole the money from a property firm and a parent teacher organisation.

Amersham agency has successfully brought a private prosecution against Paul Cheriton who admitted stealing £50,000 from firm's landlords.

Compliance officer Paul Offley warns agents that working from home trend, and staff who share passwords, are leading to increased attack levels.

Homeppl says its software spotted the US individual's criminal attempt to rent the London BTR luxury property for 24 months.

Brian Wright had built up a thriving UK and overseas removals firm but was tempted by the 'mega dough' on offer from smuggling Class A drugs.

Tanya Rowe defrauded estate agencies Hamptons and Savills but has now been spared jail after falsifying payslips to rent £265,000 flat.