FCA charges Henrik Schliemann with fraud and forgery

Mr Schliemann 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 $1.45m and €3.1m from company accounts to his own and additionally paid himself over £1.3m 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.

Notes to editors

1. Henrik Oliver Schliemann was born on 27 June 1964. He is a German national resident in the United Kingdom.
2. Fraud by abuse of position is an offence under sections 1 and 4 of the Fraud Act 2006[2].
3. Fraud by false representation is an offence under sections 1 and 2 of the Fraud Act 2006[2].
4. Using a false instrument is an offence under section 3 of the Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981[3].
5. Mr. Schliemann held the authorised Director, Compliance Oversight and Money Laundering Reporting Officer functions.