Category Archives: Statements

• SFO statement on Petrofac charged with seven separate offences between 2011 and 2017

  24th Sep 2021 | Statements

  On Friday 24 September 2021, following requisition by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), Petrofac Limited attended Westminster Magistrates’ Court where the company was charged with seven separate offences of failing to prevent bribery between 2011 and 2017.

• Serious Fraud Office releases guidance on Deferred Prosecution Agreements

  23rd Oct 2020 | Statements

  The SFO has today published a chapter from its handbook which offers comprehensive guidance on how we approach Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPAs), and how we engage with companies where a DPA is a prospective outcome.

• HMCPSI Inspection of SFO’s response to COVID-19: 16 March to 8 May 2020

  30th Jul 2020 | Statements

  The HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) conducted a review of the SFO’s immediate response to Covid-19.

• SFO Annual Report and Accounts 2019-2020

  22nd Jul 2020 | Statements

  Statement from the Director. I present the Annual Report for the Serious Fraud Office for the reporting year 2019-20.

• SFO formally responds to HMCPSI reports

  2nd Jun 2020 | Statements

  Following the HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI)’s reviews into case progression, and leadership and management at the SFO, the SFO has formally responded to the observations and recommendations made by the Inspectors.

• Covid-19 update

  7th May 2020 | Statements

  The SFO continues to investigate suspected fraud, bribery and corruption, adapting ways of working where necessary to adhere to Government guidance.

• SFO Annual Report and Accounts 2018-2019

  22nd Jul 2019 | Statements

  The SFO Annual Report and Accounts 2018-2019 was today laid before Parliament.

• Changes to SFO funding arrangements

  19th Apr 2018 | Statements

  Following publication of the Main Estimates today, the SFO can confirm changes to its funding arrangements. The changes are cost-neutral but will enable the SFO to manage its budget more flexibly and efficiently, with a significantly reduced call on the reserve.

• SFO Annual Report and Accounts

  19th Jul 2017 | Statements

  The SFO Annual Report and Accounts for 2016-17 has been laid before Parliament today.

• SFO Annual Report and Accounts

  20th Jul 2016 | Statements

  The SFO Annual Report and Accounts for 2015-16 has been laid before Parliament today.

• Government Spending Review 2015

  25th Nov 2015 | Statements

  As part of the government’s 2015 Spending Review, details of the SFO’s settlement combined with those for all the Law Officers’ Departments are available here.

• SFO Annual Report and Accounts

  16th Jul 2015 | Statements

  The SFO Annual Report and Accounts for 2014-15 has been laid before Parliament today.