Wine fraud
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eBay defends anti-fraud plan over wine label concernsOnline auction house eBay has defended its anti-fraud measures after concerns were raised in a recent court case about the availability of fake wine labels on the site.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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Kurniawan lawyers keen to avoid trial delayLawyers representing alleged wine fraudster Rudy Kurniawan are due in court to argue for him to be examined by psychiatrists.
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Swiss winemaker Giroud convicted of tax fraudBy Chris Mercer Last updated
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UK wine merchant rejects suspect 1947 BurgundyCorney & Barrow has raised the alarm after being offered suspicious bottles of a rare Burgundy wine that has previously fetched thousands of pounds at auction.
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Rudy Kurniawan’s private cellar could help to repay victimsA year since Rudy Kurniawan was convicted for mass wine fraud in the US, experts are preparing to enter his private cellar to see if wines can be sold to compensate victims owed nearly $30m.
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Are higher fine wine prices motivating thieves?A series of high-profile burglaries in the past two years suggest that wine cellars have joined banks, art galleries and jewellery shops at the top of the criminal underworld's hit list.
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Fraudsters target victims of collapsed wine investment firmBy Jim Budd Last updated