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Changes to reporting fraud to the SFO

28th Oct 2024 | News Releases
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The Serious Fraud Office is working with City of London police to make it easier for victims to report fraud. From Monday 28th October 2024, all fraud referrals – unless from companies or whistleblowers – should be made to Action Fraud, either online or via the call centre on 0300 123 2040.

Counsel Panel Refresh 2024

11th Oct 2024 | News Releases
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The SFO chooses its counsel from an approved panel and is required to refresh the list every four years. This year the panel is open for applications from 11th October 2024 until the closing date at 11.59pm on Sunday 3rd November 2024.