October 2024
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Changes to reporting fraud to the SFO
28th Oct 2024 | News ReleasesThe 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.
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Counsel Panel Refresh 2024
11th Oct 2024 | News ReleasesThe 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.
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SFO recovers further £295,000 from convicted fraudster’s hidden pensions
5th Oct 2024 | News ReleasesThe Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has recovered a further £295,000 from Virendra Rastogi, now known as Vareen Kumar or Veerain Kumarr, who was convicted for an international metal trading scam.
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Serious Fraud Office welcomes two new non-executive directors
1st Oct 2024 | News ReleasesThe Serious Fraud Office is today announcing the appointment of two new board members, Caroline Firstbrook and Simon McKinnon CB CBE.