The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has charged Mr Henrik Schliemann with nine criminal offences, including fraud by abuse of position, fraud by false representation and forgery.

Mr Schlieman was a director of a merchant bank regulated by the FCA. He was responsible for financial matters and held authority over company accounts.

The FCA alleges that Mr Schliemann transferred around $1.45 million and €3.1 million from company accounts to his own and additionally paid himself over £1.3 million in excess dividends.

Mr Schliemann appeared before Westminster Magistrates’ Court and gave no indication of plea. The case was sent to Southwark Crown Court, and his next appearance will be on 5 January 2026. Mr Schliemann has been released on conditional bail.