UK SFO launches investigation into Rockfire Investment Finance over alleged multimillion-pound fraud involving £100M+ in solar farm investments by the collapsed Thurrock Council

The SFO is actively pursuing evidence and has issued Section 2 notices to financial institutions, compelling them to provide information critical to uncovering the scope of the suspected fraud, tracing the movement of funds, and identifying those responsible. This investigation highlights ongoing risks linked to local authority investments in complex financial products and the growing regulatory focus on protecting public funds…