A campaign launched by the charity Crimestoppers to locate ten of the most wanted fraudsters in the UK, who between them are believed to be responsible for more than £200 million worth of fraud, includes a solicitor wanted in Suffolk for allegedly conning Mortgage Lenders and banks out of around £12 million. [2 August 2011]

Ajayi Seun, 45, is believed to have committed the offences between 2004 and 2009, and is also currently charged with Conspiracy to Money Launder. He has failed to report to bail and police are keen to trace him.

His previous address was in Carshalton, Surrey, but he has not been seen at this address since the end of May.

The national campaign has been launched following reports earlier this year that fraud cost the UK an estimated £38 billion in 2010.

Fraud is not a victimless crime

Crimestoppers’ Eastern Regional Manager, Ann Scott, said: “Seun has made a lot of money from his alleged offences and in the end it is us who pays the bill. Fraud costs the public a lot of money, making the offence a victimless crime.”

How to give information

If you have information about fraudsters you can pass it on to Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or by filling out our anonymous online giving information form.

Read the press release on the launch or see the fraud appeals on Most Wanted