Image released after sleeping man violently robbed on bus
Crimewatch appeal results in arrest of one suspect – can you identify a second man detectives want to speak to?

Multi-agency operation targets ‘money mules’
Twenty-one addresses targeted in raids led by City of London Police, and supported by Met Police, SOCA, Department for Work and Pensions and the UK Borders Agency

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This week’s email highlights advice on keeping buildings secure and information on distraction thefts

Guilty verdict in £70million corruption case
Four men convicted of corruption offences after City of London Police and Serious Fraud Office investigation into global multi-million pound engineering projects

Flurry of arrests mark Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department launch
Whirlwind of activity in new department's first fortnight sees arrests in Leamington Spa, Hertfordshire and Newport

Appeal for witnesses to New Year's Eve attack
Did you see violent robbery of two tourists near Blackfriars?

Blackmail plot ends with guilty verdict
Former private detective jailed at the Old Bailey after falsely accusing City businessman of corruption

Get your bicycle marked for free this Wednesday
Finsbury Avenue event to reduce bicycle thefts and improve road safety

Non-emergency 101 number goes national
Scheme expanded after successful London trial

Global counterfeiting gang convicted
Transatlantic investigation sees four men guilty of shipping and distributing illegal goods from Far East

iPod may hold key to solving City office break-in
Do you know man pictured on device dropped at crime scene?

UK's first insurance fraud unit launches today
Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) opens for business at the force's Economic Crime Directorate, ready to tackle a £3 billion threat

New advice section launched
New advice section of website launched to help visitors find information quickly and easily.

City Chief Officer to receive Queen's Police Medal
Commissioner Adrian Leppard named in New Year's Honours List

National warning on computer scam
Police warning as fraudsters use computer virus and impersonate law enforcement agencies in bid to extort money from public.

Appeal for info on attempted £700,000 armed robbery
Bank offers reward after man demands cash from City branch

Christmas party-goers reminded to safeguard their belongings from thieves
Advice comes following thefts from City drinkers

Jail for fake note gang
London crime ring linked to £260,000 of counterfeit currency.

TV appeal to find hedge fund conman
BBC’s Crimewatch programme tonight (15 December 2011) to feature appeal to find convicted Shropshire fraudster Robert Taylor-Barefoot.

Touts warned as enforcement stepped up
Illegal cab drivers, also known as touts or unbooked minicabs, have been served warning that the City of London Police is continuing to crack down on touts as part of an ongoing campaign.Illegal

Jail for man who stabbed neighbour in dispute over partner
Attacker handed five-year sentence for ‘calculated and chilling’ stabbing after street row.

'Financial Crime against Adults' report published today
City of London Police report highlights how vulnerable adults are targeted by fraudsters.

City trader jailed after sugar deal turns sour
Shaun Oates handed five-year sentence after pleading guilty to almost £5 million in fraudulent trades.

Drug import gang face the music
Plot to smuggle £1million-worth of cannabis into the country inside a piano hits wrong note as investigation prompts guilty pleas

Trade union rally, 30 November
Road closures likely to cause some disruption in the west of the City

Force named Muslim community’s ‘Police Force of the Year’
Commitment to community engagement rewarded at annual National Association of Muslim Police awards

Get your bicycle security marked for free this Wednesday
In a bid to reduce bicycle thefts and help owners to protect their bikes, the City of London Police will be working with their colleagues from the Metropolitan Police Service and British Transport Police this Wednesday (23 November) at a free bicycle marking event.

Role of the police around protest
Force helps to find balance between facilitating peaceful protest and minimising disruption to the local community

Jail for City drug dealer
Man who sold cocaine in the City also has his car and £15,570 seized.

Police warn of music label fraud
National Fraud Intelligence Bureau urges musicians to be on their guard, as fraudsters use online forums to pose as record labels

Lord Mayor’s Show
Officers from across the force work to ensure safety as thousands of spectators watch annual procession

March on Wednesday 9th November
Student demonstration passes-off largely peacefully

Working together to combat online copyright infringement
PhonepayPlus, the body that regulates premium rate services (PRS) in the UK, is working with the City of London Police and IFPI, which represents the recording industry worldwide, to proactively prevent online copyright infringement.

Police operations around the country target metal theft
Police are targeting metal thieves as part of an operation co-ordinated by the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO)

Online and phoneline fraud disruption sees NFIB save millions
A major NFIB campaign to shut down the websites, email addresses and telephone numbers fuelling much of today’s fraud has already stopped at least £7 million being lost to fraudsters in the last 2 months.

Prolific office burglar jailed
Delroy Martin (left) has been sentenced to three years in prison after stealing thousands of pounds worth of goods from 29 London offices.

Archive updates on protest in the City
The City of London Police and the Metropolitan Police Service continue to police protests in the vicinity of St Paul’s Cathedral.

Identity fraud continues to rise with 4 million victims in UK alone - Yet consumers continue to be complacent with their identities
Partners of National Identity Fraud Prevention Week issue a stark warning to public: individuals could be risking up to £9,000 as a result of an ID fraud incident.

Joining forces to fight fraud
Organisations join forces to launch 'Fighting Fraud Together', a new strategy that aims to reduce fraud.

Annual Report for 2010/11
The Annual Report for 2010/11 is now available online.

City football tournament hits boiling point as temperatures break records
Officers and PCSO’s take part in an inaugural City of London Police tournament. Working with the local Sports Development Team to bring communities together on the football pitch.

Don’t get your wallet stolen
Force issues warning as another wallet thief is jailed

London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games Tickets
Advice to protect you, your personal details, family and friends from being exploited by criminals.

Major strike against charity bag fraud gang
The City of London Police has conducted a major strike against an organised crime gang suspected of stealing second hand clothes worth hundreds of thousands of pounds to UK charities.

Images released after sleeping man is robbed on bus
Detectives investigating violent robbery appeal for witnesses to come forward as they release images of two men (pictured left) they would like to speak to.

Courage of American victim leads police to lottery fraudsters
Men behind international 419 fraud sentenced to a total of 50 months in prison at the Old Bailey

Safeguard your bike and other valuables from thieves
Get your valuables security marked for free at crime prevention event

‘Safeguarding data is not important, it is imperative’
Commissioner warns businesses to secure their data in Daily Telegraph article

Fraud Squad - ITV 1 Documentary
The City of London Police’s excellence in combating fraud will be showcased this Friday on primetime television. (ITV 1 9:00pm, Friday 26th August)

Family of fraudsters jailed for total of 19 years
Three men sentenced for operating 16 boiler rooms that defrauded £27.5m from an estimated 1,700 investors

“Keep it out of sight”, smartphone theft victim warns
Businessman who had his smartphone stolen in a City coffee shop speaks out to help others keep their belongings safe, and to praise officers for its safe return.

Latest update on London disorder
Number charged in connection with disorder tops 1,000 people, following wide-reaching investigation

Assistant Commissioner thanks businesses for releasing Special Constables
Assistant Commissioner Frank Armstrong has thanked City businesses for their support by releasing Special Constables for duty. His comments were echoed by the Met's top officer

Archive updates on London disorder
Additional security measures remain in place across the weekend, with officers from across the country supporting London police

Do you know people involved in disorder?
Metropolitan Police call for public’s help as they investigate the serious disorder and violence that has affected parts of London

Do you know this man?
Police appeal for information after apparent £25,000 rental fraud, and warn public to be on their guard

Motorcycle thief jailed
Force issues warning as motorcycle crook is sentenced following plain-clothes City of London Police operation

National hunt for most wanted fraudsters
Two City of London Police investigations feature in national Crimestoppers campaign, as force seeks info on credit card crime and identity fraud suspects

Champagne conman loses his fizz
Fraudster who took more than £18,000 claiming to sell cut-price bubbly pleads guilty to fraud

OACU case ends with £11m payout
The force has received one of its biggest Proceeds of Crime payments, after an OACU- initiated investigation brought in £1.6m.

Partnership tackles online copyright infringement
The City of London Police and the international record industry agree partnership with PayPal to tackle copyright infringing websites

Jail for banker who stole from the dead
Man who stole £600,000 (pictured) from customers is one of three fraudsters jailed after City of London Police investigations

Safeguard your belongings from thieves
Force warns people to be vigilant after spate of thefts. More officers on the beat.

Crime down in the City
Notable drop in violent crime and burglaries as Government figures show reported crime has fallen three per cent in the City

Road Closures 14th July
On Thursday 14th July 2011 there will be a number of road closures in the City during the Great City Race.

Police and insurance industry join forces to create specialist unit to tackle fraud
A specialist police unit dedicated to combating insurance fraud is to be set-up through a police-private sector partnership.

Appeal to find suspected fraudster
Police are asking for the public’s help to find suspected fraudster Mohammed Lutfer Rahman Khan.

New 101 non-emergency number ‘live’ across London
The UK’s new 101 non-emergency number has officially launched across London today (11 July)

Incident in City this morning
The incident at monument has been resolved and the cordons will soon be lifted. Thank you for everyone's assistance this morning.

‘Full-time fraudster’ jailed for 5 years 8 months
Sentence follows guilty plea to using 128 identities in £650,000 fraud

Boiler room gang behind bars after international investigation
Conviction today of family of millionaire fraudster concludes case

Force encourages festival goers to Get Safe Online
City of London Police supports new ticketing fraud awareness campaign to help combat £168 million loss

First UK criminal charges for 'land banking' fraud
A major City of London Police investigation has today resulted in the UK’s first criminal charges for a case of 'land banking' fraud.

National strategy to tackle charity bag fraud
Representatives from Westminster, Whitehall and the charity sector at Wood Street for major event

Cyclists ‘swap’ places and get new perspective on safety
Free breakfast for City cyclists at cycle safety event.

Force supports anti-fraud scam mail campaign
Sculpture unveiled to launch Mass Marketing Fraud Awareness Week

Ticketing fraud arrest
City of London Police detectives investigating allegations of an online ticketing fraud against thousands of people across the UK have today arrested a 41-year-old man and searched premises.

Ticket fraud prevention advice
Online ticket fraud costs music fans millions annually. City of London Police offers advice on how to avoid the fraudsters

Advanced-fee fraud warning
Force’s name used to legitimise lottery scam

Road traffic collision 9:10am
Police are dealing with a serious road traffic collision on London Bridge near the junction with Tooley Street.

Spanish boiler room operation update
Force urges victims of multi-million pound fraud to report to Action Fraud

Suspected boiler room dismantled
Seventeen indicted in Spanish operation. Police urge possible victims to come forward

TV appeal for info on jewellery theft
Crimewatch appeal for information about burglary of £50,000 of jewellery and watches from office safe

Police appeal after Aldgate attack
Investigation into "unprovoked and disturbing attack" on woman

Jail for woman who used company accounts to fund month-long spending spree
A finance co-ordinator who used client credit cards details to pay for cosmetic surgery for her and two friends has been jailed at Southwark Crown Court.

Online perfume fraud
The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) is urging consumers to be vigilant when purchasing perfume online after increased reports of fraudulent sales.

Central London Bomb Threat
A bomb threat warning has been received relating to central London today (16 May).

Help stop ATMs from being fraudsters 'cash machines'
During a special fraud awareness day, ATM users in the City have had a unique chance to see first-hand how criminals hijack cash machines. Police also provided advice on how to avoid becoming a victim.

Bank worker jailed for stealing from elderly client
A personal banker has been jailed for five-and-a-half years after being found guilty of stealing almost £300,000 from the accounts of an elderly man who was suffering from Parkinson’s disease.

Force responds to 7/7 inquest verdict
'Our thoughts are very much with the families and friends of the victims who lost their lives on that tragic day'

Banker behind bars after client account fraud
Two-and-a-half year sentence for man who banked on betting to recoup stolen funds

Crime continues to fall in the City
New figures from the Home Office reveal a drop in violent crimes and burglaries in the Square Mile.

Gang sentenced for role in multi-million pound computer server thefts
Two men have been jailed following an eleven-week trial at the Old Bailey. The two were part of a crime network which targeted millions of pounds worth of high-tech computer hardware across Europe. The thefts in London, Paris and Brussels were often to order, with single items being worth as much as £150,000

Detectives in Finland for MCO loan repayment fraud
Police gain assurances from company directors that there will be no more recovery action without clear evidence

Citycylecop reaches over 9,000 people at Twitter event
Networking session and Q&A hosted by Citycyclecop and a panel of representatives from the cycling industry reaches over 9,000 Twitter users.

Detectives appeal for info on robbery
Police hunt for duo after mugging on Bishopsgate.

Police report to Action Fraud to save time
City of London Police become first force to refer victims of fraud directly to the national fraud reporting centre

Force launches special event for cyclists
Join Citycyclecop and other guests at the Willis Building, EC3 at 6pm tonight for a chance to network with fellow cyclers and ask our panel any cycling related questions.

New website
Welcome to our new look website homepage. Designed to make it easier for you to find the information or service you need.

Online ticketing fraud
As tickets for some of the most popular summer festivals have gone on sale the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB), supported by Live Nation, is alerting music lovers to the threat of online ticketing fraud.

Force launches Pegasus scheme
New service for those with a disability or illness

One of Britain's biggest fraudsters pleads guilty in US court
Trans-Atlantic investigation closes down criminal gang who stole more than £80 million from UK investors

Jail for 'cocaine and cocktails' bar manager
Anthony Alexander pleaded guilty to five counts of supplying cocaine from his City bar

Internet Referral Unit announced to counter terrorism online
Helping you to stop terrorism and extremism online

Police in London ask public to beware when buying train tickets
Rise in the number of card skimming devices being placed on payment keypads at ticket machines in London train stations

NFIB receives 19,000 scam email in four days
Email address set-up by Action Fraud for people targeted online by fraudsters

Scams Awareness Month: Bogus Holiday clubs warning
The force has been supporting Scams Awareness Month and, as part of the campaign, the Office of Fair Trading has held a day of action at airports in the UK and Spain to warn people about bogus holiday clubs and to inform them of their new consumer rights.

New advice warns buyers beware ahead of Olympic ticket sales
Sports fans preparing to register for Olympic and Paralympic tickets urged to follow important fraud-prevention advice

Investment fraudster jailed for eight years
Case of disqualified director who pleaded guilty to £14 million fraud is a “brutal reminder of how brazen investment fraudsters can be”, says City of London Police officer

Be fraud safe this Valentines - top tips to avoid online dating fraud
Reports show at least £2.5 million stolen by romance fraudsters in the past six months

Street-level crime information site launches
Website showing crime and antisocial behaviour for streets across country highlights Square Mile’s low crime rate

Fraudster posing as a City Police officer
Members of the public should be on the lookout for emails sent by someone fraudulently claiming to be a City of London Police officer.

Fraud costs the UK over £38 billion, says the National Fraud Authority
The National Fraud Authority (NFA) has published its second Annual Fraud Indicator (AFI), which estimates fraud is costing the UK over £38 billion a year.

Three arrested over alleged illegal export of waste tyres
City of London Police and the Environment Agency have joined forces to target a trio suspected of illegal tyre dumping in the Far East

New Commissioner takes over the reins
City of London Police Commissioner Adrian Leppard has described his new job as the greatest honour of his professional career, as he completes his first week in the role.

Arrest in ‘email scam’ investigation
Christmas operation looks to disrupt suspected transatlantic fraud

Twitter feed notches-up 750+ followers
Citycyclecop wheels streets ahead with seasonal safety messages

Look after your belongings this festive season
Police reminder not to let fraudsters and pickpockets find a seasonal bargain in your handbag or jacket pocket this Christmas and New Year

Investigation team receive thousands of MCO Capital witness statements
The City of London Police has now received more than 4,000 statements from people affected by a major loans repayment fraud against MCO Capital.

Police commemorate murdered officers
Plaque unveiled to mark the 100th anniversary of the Houndsditch shootings.

City of London appoints new Police Commissioner
Kent Police Deputy Chief Constable Adrian Leppard set to be appointed to City role

‘Tis the season to wise-up to online fraudsters
Force rings out the bells about staying safe on the web, as the UK's busiest online shopping day approaches

Day of Protest by students called for Wednesday 24 November
Students encouraged to take peaceful and creative forms of political protest

Jail for drug dealer who sold ‘Superman’ cocaine
High-level dealer gets eight-year sentence after complex force investigation

National Identity Fraud Prevention Week 2010 launches
Research shows ID fraud is on the rise, with only seven per cent of British people totally confident that the organisations they deal with treat data responsibly.

Force underlines counter-terrorism work
Threat level remains unchanged, as force continues to protect the City

Police appeal for information on £900,000 jewellery theft
Crimewatch reconstruction and £10,000 reward part of bid to solve February robbery.

Consumers urged to 'Wise up' to fraudsters
City of London Police officers have teamed up with a pair of suspicious-looking characters in an innovative move to raise awareness of fraud.

Phoneline fraud suspects appear in court
Six people before the City of London Magistrates accused of defrauding O2 and other UK mobile phone network providers out of more than £4.5 million.

NFIB cracks ticketing fraud code
First major police operation resulting from NFIB intelligence

Mini cab clamp down gets results
Officers identify and prosecute illegal mini-cabs and unfit Hackney Carriages

Force targets illegal sex in the city
Brothels closed down as police goes after organised crime involved in sex trade

Officers welcome new bike scheme
TfL's cycling scheme goes live across London. Officers offer cycling safety advice as docking stations open across the City.

15,000 people fight back against fraudsters
Fraud reporting centre goes nationwide weeks after NFIB becomes fully operational

'Courier' theft prompts force warning
Reception staff told to be on their guard after thief poses as cycle courier

Force website gets vocal
New software reads web pages aloud to improve accessbility

Further action on bomb detectors
Force carries out searches as investigation into suspect devices continues

Campaign to protect vulnerable adults
ACPO and NFIB launch campaign to encourage better reporting of fraudsters

City officer recognised at national awards
Special Constable Patrick Rarden recognised as one of the country’s finest

Every little vote helps
World Cup security tops supermarket shoppers' poll to set force priorities

Police arrest man in Liberia bribe investigation
City of London Police's Overseas Anti-Corruption Unit (OACU) investigating an allegation of overseas bribery, arrested a 53 year old man after searching residential premises in North West England.

Mass marketing awareness day
Actors offer passers-by “free money” to warn people about the dangers of fraud. The crime prevention advice comes alongside arrests linked to several investigations

Summer drink drive crackdown
If you’re drinking, leave your vehicle at home - or face leaving it at home every day

Addressing anti-social behaviour
Force clamps down on street urination with fines and court appearances

DCPCU celebrates eight successful years
Special police unit marks its anniversary with £340m of fraud savings

Crime down in the City
Fewer victims of crime in the City as Home Office figures show seventh consecutive fall in crime rate

National gun amnesty
Force supports amnesty on Olympic.380 BBM revolver as part of national police campaign

Police appeal after attack on 149 bus driver
City Police is appealing to the public to identify a man suspected of assaulting a bus driver

Lottery scam hits pensioners
Fraudsters who make their victims into money launderers

Force back down the aisles
Second supermarket-based community policing surgery opens at Waitrose on the Barbican

Man jailed following “violent and sickening attack”
Two men who launched a brutal attack on a fellow bus passenger have been sentenced

Second boiler room warning
'Operation Warn' continues as FSA and Police contact a thousand share fraud targets after seizing another 'master list'

Ten year sentence for rapist
An illegal minicab driver is beginning a ten year jail term after being convicted of rape and sexual assault

500 breathalysed in December campaign
'We will not tolerate drivers under the influence of drink or drugs', says Roads Policing officer

Major bribery investigation makes news across world
Raids on UK business and home addresses; 21 arrests in US

City of London Police break-up international boiler room fraud
Major fraud investigation led to 13 people being arrested over the Christmas period