A Birmingham solicitor who is currently serving five years in jail for property fraud offences has been struck off by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.
Kamran Malik, formerly of AKZ Solicitors based in Alum Rock, was jailed in February after appearing at Birmingham Crown Court charged with four counts of money laundering, four counts of mortgage fraud and one count of perverting the course of justice.
In a case brought by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), the tribunal found Mr Malik’s convictions meant he had failed to uphold the rule of law and the proper administration of justice.
Also that he failed to act with integrity and behave in a way which maintained the trust the public placed in him and the provision of legal services.
As well as striking him off, the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal also ordered him to pay £2,752 costs.
Gordon Ramsay, SRA director of legal and enforcement, said: "Mr Malik used his position as a solicitor to engage in criminal activity. Solicitors hold positions of trust and have a duty to uphold the rule of law.
"Mr Malik's offences shows he abused that position of trust, so the tribunal's decision is entirely appropriate."
Mr Malik has 21 days from the publication of the tribunal's judgment to appeal.
