UK SFO Business Plan 2026–27 sets out a bold, intelligence-led shift in tackling complex FC, driven by cutting-edge analytics, AI, deeper global collaboration, and faster, high-impact investigations

The plan prioritises earlier intervention through proactive intelligence and expanded use of tools such as AI, cryptoasset capabilities, and automation to improve investigative precision and efficiency. Additional funding, global partnerships, and contributions to UK...

UK SFO, France PNF and Swiss OAG to host landmark International Economic Crime Conference on 2–3 May 2026 in London, uniting 70+ agencies to tackle fraud, bribery, corruption, & crypto-related crime

This conference marks the first major initiative under the International Taskforce on Economic Crime, which was established to foster closer collaboration between countries, improve investigative coordination, and send a clear signal that the global community is...

UK SFO secures a £283,321 confiscation order against a fraudster behind the Harlequin Group £226M Caribbean timeshare scam – the first asset recovery from one of the UK’s largest investment frauds

The SFO uncovered a range of concealed assets during its financial investigation, including cash held in hidden bank accounts, suspected overseas property interests in Thailand and Dubai, and funds transferred to relatives as “tainted gifts”. Ames had persuaded...