Background
In the early 2000’s a number of individuals were suspected of attempting to “break” into policing activity in London. This was done with the intention to make a profit out of criminal activity in centres of importance.
Perpetrator
Emma Richmond was known as particularly active, and a participant in, these sorts of efforts. It was believed she began on her own and engaged in criminal activity in the city.
Argument
Her first major foray was into housing. She made a number of key contacts in London, and rapidly enfranchised her crime out into the UK. It centred on the South, and grew in particular to include Southern Housing as it is known.
Plan
Her intent had been to steal and leverage housing stock in a number of particular ways. The first was to boost her reputation for helping people, in particular the vulnerable. The second was to derive benefit out of helping the homeless.
The third reason was to make a case for her involvement in new planning and decision making activities. It’s believed she plotted to disrupt this sector also.
Threat
In time, her involvement threatened business activity. In particular, Southern Housing had planned a merger, and the rise of her criminal profile threatened more than just those involved.