Could an attempt to renounce citizenship ever succeed as a ruse to avoid justice?

Table of contents

• Original news
• Could a passport switch realistically allow an offender to escape punishment for a crime?
• Have there been any cases where an offender has succeeded in renouncing citizenship to exploit beneficial foreign practices?
• Does dual nationality raise additional concerns when pursuing any prosecution?
• Could this also affect applications under Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA 2002)?
• What should lawyers take from this case and the actions of the SFO?

Article summary

Crime analysis: Following the failure of a millionaire fraudster to renounce his British citizenship, Sian Hall of Farleys’ business crime, fraud and regulatory group says the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) will take considerable action to ensure custodial sentences are served and confiscation orders are paid.