The Serious Fraud Office is an independent government department, operating under the superintendence of the Attorney General. Its purpose is to protect society by investigating and, if appropriate, prosecuting those who commit serious or complex fraud, bribery and corruption and pursuing them and others for the proceeds of their crime. It operates in line with its statutory purpose and policies. Its Director is David Green CB QC.
Latest news
11 March 2013
Three men charged in Ponzi-style scheme
Today, three men appeared at City of London Magistrates Court charged with conspiracy to defraud investors in an alleged investment fraud related to electrical contracts in the hotel sector. The defendants are: Jolan ...
Current scams
Pension liberation fraud - in which members of the public are encouraged to access their pension before retirement, without being properly informed of the potentially severe tax consequences. Read more about this fraud and ways to prevent it ...
Callers claiming to be from the SFO - what to do if anyone contacts you claiming to be from the SFO. Read more ...
Giving us information in confidence
Have you got information about serious or complex fraud or corruption? Then please contact us at SFO CONFIDENTIAL.
