The National Crime Agency (NCA) investigate serious and organised crime. If you or your business are under investigation by the NCA, you need immediate, specialist legal representation to protect your rights and defend against complex allegations.
At Sahota & Sahota Solicitors, we have extensive experience defending individuals and businesses facing NCA investigations. Our team of Serious Crime Solicitors, led by Kally Sahota, provides expert legal advice and robust defence strategies in cases involving the most serious criminal offences.
What Is the National Crime Agency (NCA)?
The NCA is the UK’s primary law enforcement agency responsible for disrupting serious and organised crime at a national and international level. They have extensive powers to investigate, arrest and seize assets under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA).
NCA investigations often involve covert surveillance, asset freezing orders and complex financial tracking. If you are contacted by the NCA or subject to an NCA search warrant, it is critical to seek immediate legal representation.
What Offences Does the NCA Investigate?
The NCA focuses on the most serious offences that pose a risk to national security, financial systems and public safety, including:
- Drug Trafficking & County Lines – Investigating high-level drug importation, production and distribution networks.
- Money Laundering & Financial Crime – Targeting complex financial fraud, crypto-related fraud and proceeds of crime.
- Cybercrime & Online Fraud – Tackling hacking, phishing scams and online financial fraud.
- Human Trafficking & Modern Slavery – Investigating networks involved in forced labour, sexual exploitation and people smuggling.
- Firearms Offences & Illicit Arms Trade – Stopping illegal firearms supply networks and smuggling.
- Bribery & Corruption – Investigating corporate and public sector bribery cases under the Bribery Act 2010.
- Terrorism & National Security Offences – Working closely with MI5 and Counter-Terrorism Policing.
If the NCA has made contact with you, it is highly likely they already have extensive intelligence gathered from international agencies such as Interpol, Europol and the FBI.
What Powers Does the NCA Have?
The NCA has significant legal powers, often exceeding those of local police forces. These include:
- Covert Surveillance & Wiretaps – Monitoring suspects using sophisticated intelligence techniques.
- Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWOs) – Forcing individuals to explain the origins of their wealth.
- Serious Crime Prevention Orders (SCPOs) – Imposing severe restrictions on individuals and businesses suspected of organised crime involvement.
- Production & Disclosure Orders – Compelling banks and businesses to disclose financial records.
- Asset Freezing & Confiscation Orders – Seizing assets under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) before any conviction.
- Interviews Under Caution & Arrests – Questioning suspects with a view to securing evidence for prosecution.
Why Choose Sahota & Sahota Solicitors for NCA Defence?
At Sahota & Sahota, we provide:
- Immediate legal advice if you are approached by the NCA.
- Expert defence strategies to challenge NCA investigations.
- Specialist representation in complex fraud, financial crime and serious organised crime cases.
- Proactive engagement to prevent charges from being brought where possible.
- A dedicated team of expert solicitors experienced in handling NCA investigations.
Kally Sahota, Director & Head of Serious Crime, comments:
“NCA investigations are among the most complex and high-stakes cases in the UK. These cases often involve international agencies, covert surveillance and financial asset freezing. If the NCA is investigating you, you need a solicitors who understand how to dismantle their case from the outset. At Sahota & Sahota, we know how the NCA operates and we fight to protect our clients’ rights at every stage.”
Contact Us – Urgent Legal Advice for NCA Investigations
If you or your business are under investigation by the NCA, contact us immediately. Do not attend an NCA interview without legal representation.
Time is critical in an NCA case—get expert legal defence now.
