Official list of unclaimed estates taken down after BBC reveals fraud worth millions

Government shuts down unclaimed estates list following BBC probe uncovering potential fraud by crime gangs. Bona Vacantia, detailing inheritances of deceased individuals in England and Wales, was removed from the official website temporarily due to ongoing investigations. Experts emphasize more stringent measures are needed to safeguard the system against fraudulent activities despite the list's removal. The move is praised as a positive step, but concerns persist over potential abuses in the online probate processing system.