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Warning: Documents from 'Alajlan Law Firm' misusing the SRA ID number of Abdullah El Maghraby

15 May 2026

Calls and messages from 'Abdulrahman El Sherif El Maghraby', and documents from 'Alajlan Law Firm' misusing the SRA ID number of Abdullah El Maghraby.

What is the scam?

The SRA has been informed that a telephone call has been made and telephone messages and a document sent, misusing the SRA number of a genuine solicitor (see below) in relation to the supposed recovery of cryptocurrency funds.

The telephone call and messages were from the WhatsApp number '+44 7840 299290'. We understand the recipient was also sent a 'Confidentiality Agreement and International Contract'. We have been made aware that the telephone number '+44 7840 299288' is also being used.

The 'Confidentiality Agreement and International Contract' states that 'Abdulrahman El Sherif El Maghraby' is employed by 'Alajlan Law Firm Solicitors LTD' of 24 Holborn Viaduct, London, England, EC1A 2BN.

The SRA does not authorise or regulate a firm of solicitors named 'Alajlan Law Firm Solicitors LTD'.

Any business or transaction through the details listed above is not undertaken by a firm or solicitor authorised and regulated by the SRA.

Is there a genuine firm or person?

The SRA authorises and regulates a genuine solicitor called Abdullah El Maghraby, whose genuine SRA ID number is 578030.

The genuine solicitor Abdullah El Maghraby has confirmed that he does not have any connection to communications referred to in the above alert.

What should I do?

When a firm's or individual's identity has been copied exactly (or cloned), due diligence is necessary. If you receive correspondence claiming to be from the above firm(s) or individual(s), or information of a similar nature to that described, you should conduct your own due diligence by checking the authenticity of the correspondence by contacting the law firm directly by reliable and established means. You can contact the SRA to find out if individuals or firms are regulated and authorised by the SRA and verify an individual's or firm's practising details. Other verification methods, such as checking public records (e.g. telephone directories and company records) may be required in other circumstances.