A Cardiff terrace in Cathays unknowingly linked to a bomb plot and a £50m international money-laundering network involving suspicious businesses. Directors with fake details were connected to numerous companies. A man plotted to bomb NCA lawyers over asset seizures. The landlords of the property expressed concern about being embroiled in criminal activities. The issue of using fake addresses for fraudulent activities is a growing concern, impacting innocent homeowners. Financial crime expert, Graham Barrow, highlighted the exploitation of properties for money laundering. The NCA recovered assets from the network, but questions remain about the amount reclaimed and the decision not to pursue criminal proceedings. The lack of safeguards to prevent such fraud was also questioned. The NCA reasoned that civil recovery investigations are efficient in reclaiming funds acquired unlawfully. There is a call for stronger verification processes to prevent innocent individuals from being implicated in criminal activities.