Oligarchs suspected of corruption are to be forced to explain their luxury lifestyles in Britain as part of a “full-spectrum” attack on organised crime.

Officials are preparing to use new orders, which came into effect this week, enabling them to seize suspicious assets until those under investigation can properly account for their acquisitions. Dozens of targets have been identified, with two test cases being readied.

Ben Wallace, the security minister, told The Times that he wanted the “full force of the government” to bear down on criminals and corrupt politicians using Britain as a playground and haven. “When we get to you we will come for you, for your assets and we will make the environment that you live in difficult,” he warned.

The government…