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FCA charges individual with insider dealing

Chimera readability score 54 out of 100, Graduate reading level.

Richard Bloomfield has been charged by the FCA with 5 counts of insider dealing.
The FCA alleges that in his role as a solicitor at a law firm, Mr Bloomfield worked on an acquisition of Seraphine Group PLC and used inside information obtained through his role to deal in securities of Seraphine Group PLC on 5 occasions between 28 March 2022 and 10 January 2023.
Mr Bloomfield 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 August 2026. Mr Bloomfield has been released on unconditional bail.
The FCA is not investigating the law firm or Seraphine Group PLC in this case.
Notes to editors
- Richard Bloomfield was born on 23 May 1988.
- Insider dealing is an offence under section 52 of the Criminal Justice Act 1993.

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Specific dates (March 28, 2022 to January 10, 2023) and court references suggest grounding in real legal proceedings.
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