Joey Kwong prosecuted as junior alone a 4 handed conspiracy to commit fraud and a conspiracy to commit money laundering in Operation Mondaine.
The conspirators organised a sophisticated fraud targeting 17 victim bank accounts across 4 banking institutions, valued at £213,300. They conspiracy involved opening accounts using details of real people without their consent, together with the use of impersonators, false identity documents, multiple phone numbers and email addresses.
The conspirators were in possession of further banking details of many other unsuspecting individuals.
One conspirator further provided multiple money-laundering accounts. Messages between the conspirators over 15 months show the money was spent on a lavish lifestyle, including private dental work.
Upon conviction, all four defendants were sentenced to immediate custodial sentences totalling 10 years 11 months.
Joey was instructed by Dean Jones from the CPS London (Police Department - DCPCU).
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