R v D – Operation Hornet (HBOS Reading Branch Fraud)
An example of significant litigation involving David Roy as litigator. Outcomes depend on the facts of each case and this page does not constitute legal advice.
Case Study
Operation Hornet arose from serious fraud and corruption at Halifax Bank of Scotland’s Reading branch, involving HBOS employees and external business advisers who exploited their positions to extract money from businesses they were supposed to be assisting.
David Roy acted as litigator in the subsequent prosecution. The case involved complex financial evidence and multi-defendant trial preparation.