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FCA charges Simon Day with one offence of money laundering

Following a joint investigation by the Financial Conduct Authority and City of London Police, the FCA has charged Simon Day with one offence of money laundering, contrary to Section 327(1) of the Proceeds of Crime Act.

Mr Day is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court on 10 August 2021.

The offence relates to activity between 11 October 2017 and 10 July 2018.

The FCA will not make any further comment pending Mr Day’s first appearance in court.

Notes to editors

  1. Simon Day (DOB: 17/03/1973) 
  2. The FCA has an overarching strategic objective of ensuring the relevant markets function well. To support this, it has 3 operational objectives: to secure an appropriate degree of protection for consumers; to protect and enhance the integrity of the UK financial system; and to promote effective competition in the interests of consumers.
  3. Find out more information about the FCA.
Channel website: https://www.fca.org.uk/

Original article link: https://www.fca.org.uk/news/press-releases/fca-charges-simon-day-one-offence-money-laundering

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