Alerts

Warning: Website and ID document misusing the name of a genuine solicitor

31 March 2026

A website is operating and an ID document has been sent to a member of the public misusing the name and SRA ID number of a genuine solicitor.

What is the scam?

The SRA has been notified that a member of the public was contacted by an individual claiming to be a solicitor in relation to the supposed recovery of cryptocurrency funds. An image of a Law Society ID document was sent to the member of public via WhatsApp and misuses the name and SRA ID of a genuine solicitor (see details below). It is understood that the ID document is a forgery.

The number associated with the individual is '44 7366 051938'.

The SRA has also seen a website operating at 'www.tawakil.com' claiming to be a law firm called 'Tawakil Law Firm'. The website provides the telephone number '+44 7455 617105', the address '260-264 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, England, BH8 9RR', and the email address 'Contact@tawakil.com'. The website also misuses the name of the genuine solicitor, listing them as a 'Senior Associate'.

Any business or transaction through the telephone numbers, website, address or email address mentioned above is not undertaken by a firm or individual authorised and regulated by the SRA.

Is there a genuine firm or person?

The SRA authorises and regulates a genuine solicitor called Abrar Hussain Bokhari, whose genuine SRA ID number is 368929.

Abrar Hussain Bokhari has confirmed that he does not have any connection to the ID document, website, address, or contact details 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.