The Treasury and the Cabinet Office have refused MPs' request for intelligence on fraud and corruption across government to be published, saying it could lead to more fraud.

https://www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/article/government-refuses-to-publish-fraud-intelligence-arguing-it-could-show-how-attacks-could-be-executed

A number of experts are concerned that making the mis-selling of tax avoidance schemes a criminal, rather than civil, offence could set a ‘dangerous precedent’.

In a discussion at the House of Lords on Monday afternoon (November 13), a panel of experts were questioned on the government’s new finance bill.

https://www.ftadviser.com/investments/2023/11/14/experts-call-for-judicial-review-before-criminal-fraud-laws-applied/

The NCSC's seventh Annual Review raises awareness of the increasingly unpredictable threat landscape.

The UK's cyber chief has today signalled that the threat to the nation’s most critical infrastructure is ‘enduring and significant’, amid a rise of state-aligned groups, an increase in aggressive cyber activity, and ongoing geopolitical challenges.

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/news/ncsc-warns-enduring-significant-threat-to-uks-critical-infrastructure

Businesses that breach UK sanctions imposed on Russia should notify the authorities if they wish to be eligible for lenient treatment, an expert in sanctions compliance has said.

https://www.pinsentmasons.com/en-gb/out-law/news/uk-russian-sanctions-breaches

Whistleblower reports to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have hit their highest level in five years as lawyers suggest the rise can be linked to a broadening sense of “public outrage”.

https://www.cityam.com/hmrc-whistleblower-reports-hit-five-year-high/

A hotel owner has been jailed for falsely claiming almost £140,000 from Government schemes to support businesses during Covid.

Shahid Naseeb Ahmed, 42, took advantage of the Eat Out to Help Out scheme and also the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme while running the Merchants Hotel in Back Piccadilly in the centre of Manchester.

https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2023-11-10/hotel-owner-jailed-for-140000-covid-fraud

Next week marks International Fraud Awareness Week – so let’s talk about how we are tackling it, writes Chris Hayward.

Fraud and cyber-crime can affect anyone – any family, any business, and any organisation.

https://www.citymatters.london/international-fraud-awareness-week/

A man has managed to get his house back two years after it was sold without his knowledge.

The Reverend Mike Hall returned to his Luton home in July 2021 to discover it had been sold without his permission after his identity was stolen.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-67356354

The UK Financial watchdog urges firms to strengthen fraud controls and improve support for victims.

A recent review of fraud controls among UK financial firms has revealed a mix in standards, and an amplified need for support for customers who have fallen victim to fraud.

https://www.digit.fyi/fca-victim-support-and-anti-fraud-systems-need-improvement/

East Lancashire's main train operator is deploying a team of digital fraud experts to catch persistent fare dodgers.

Northern has issued a warning that offenders with a ‘proven pattern of behaviour’ should expect to be prosecuted for historic cases of fare evasion.

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/digital-fraud-team-cracks-down-120000961.html/