Fraud crackdown helps stop the rise of online scams Business Over £1.1bn was stolen in 2024 as the financial services sector works to protect its customers; criminals find new ways to exploit people
Trump’s halt on foreign bribery offers ‘unique opportunity’ for Serious Fraud Office Legal President Trump's plans to halt the ban foreign bribery law has created a "unique opportunity" for Serious Fraud Office to display leadership, says lawyers
SFO charged five men over collapse of law firm Axiom Ince Legal The Serious Fraud Office charged five men, including two solicitors, in December following the collapse of the law firm Axiom Ince
Fraud watchdog makes arrest in collapsed Arena Television probe December 17, 2024 The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has arrested a man in connection to its investigation into the collapsed broadcaster Arena Television
New report warns DPAs should not be seen as ‘a cost of doing business’ November 21, 2024 The use of deferred prosecution agreements doesn’t stop corporate fraud, and may be actively encouraging it, says new paper by think tank, IEA
Serious Fraud Office given more funds to help ‘deliver swifter justice’ November 7, 2024 The Serious Fraud Office is set to receive an additional £9.3m in funding as part of the government's plan to crack down on fraud.
Get your house in order, says SFO boss as corporate fraud countdown begins November 6, 2024 Big businesses have nine months to implement fraud preventions, with the SFO boss warning "time is now running short for corporations to get their house in order".
Legal watchdog slammed for failing to handle Axiom Ince collapse October 29, 2024 The UK's legal regulator has been slammed for mishandling the collapse of Axiom Ince, which resulted in over 1,000 job losses.
Serious Fraud Office settles alleged media leaks trial at eleventh hour October 8, 2024 On the eleventh hour, ENRC has settled its dispute with the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), bringing an end an eternal legal action
Alleged leaks and media ties: Trial against former SFO staff put on 24-hour hold October 7, 2024 Former senior employees of the Serious Fraud Office, set to face a seven week civil trial over the fallout over a probe into ENRC, has since been put on a 24-hour hold