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UK SFO Director outlines plans to build a more proactive, intelligence-led agency through stronger cooperation and international partnerships

June 3, 2026

The speech sets out three priorities for the Serious Fraud Office: working with responsible corporates, becoming a more active enforcer and strengthening its role in the international justice system. McNulty highlights revised corporate co-operation guidance, the Ultra Electronics DPA, investment in intelligence capabilities, greater use of surveillance, support for whistleblower incentivisation and deeper collaboration with US, French and Swiss partners…

Spotlight on Corruption argues that the Illicit Finance Summit delay should not be seen as a setback, but as an opportunity for the UK to reset and demonstrate stronger leadership in tackling dirty money

May 21, 2026

It urges the government to use the additional time to set out a more ambitious and coordinated national strategy against money laundering and wider illicit finance risks, including stronger transparency measures, improved enforcement capacity, and tighter controls on the UK’s exposure to global dirty money flows. The briefing also highlights…

Spotlight on Corruption briefing warns UK police reforms could either strengthen or weaken economic crime enforcement depending on safeguarding specialist capability, resources, and independence

May 20, 2026

It argues that consolidation of police structures and new governance arrangements could create an opportunity to improve coordination, intelligence-sharing, and overall effectiveness in tackling complex financial crime. However, the briefing also raises concerns that without strong safeguards, the reforms risk weakening specialist economic crime capabilities, reducing resources, and diluting operational independence…

FCA reports that whistleblowing disclosures increased significantly in Q1 2026, supporting supervisory and enforcement action across a range of compliance, conduct, and consumer harm issues

May 8, 2026

The FCA received 355 whistleblowing reports containing 906 allegations between January and March 2026, with many relating to compliance, fitness and propriety, systems and controls, and consumer protection concerns. The regulator closed 265 reports during the quarter, taking significant action in 9% of cases and harm-reduction measures in a further 30%, demonstrating the continued role of whistleblower intelligence in informing FCA supervisory and enforcement priorities.

UK’s International Conference on Economic Crime hosted by SFO, united global leaders to strengthen cross-border action against FC, with a sharper focus on asset recovery and crypto-enabled threats

May 8, 2026

The discussions focused on enhancing international cooperation in tackling money laundering, fraud, bribery, and corruption, with a strong emphasis on improving cross-border investigations and faster information sharing. A key priority was strengthening asset recovery mechanisms, ensuring that illicit wealth can be traced, seized, and returned…

UK SFO secures a £10M Deferred Prosecution Agreement from British defence supplier Ultra Electronics after it admitted failing to prevent bribery in overseas contracts in Algeria and Oman

May 1, 2026

The agreement relates to contracts pursued through agents in Oman and Algeria, including a £200 million Omani public sector contract, with the company also paying £4.8 million in investigation costs and committing to ongoing compliance reporting. The settlement follows a long-running investigation opened after a self-report by the company and requires Ultra Electronics to demonstrate sustained anti-bribery reforms under court supervision for the next three years…

UK Crime and Policing Act 2026 expands corporate criminal liability, making it easier to hold companies accountable for offences committed by “senior managers” acting within their authority

April 30, 2026

Previously, prosecutors had to prove wrongdoing by a company’s “directing mind and will” (usually top executives), but the new framework extends liability to a much broader range of senior staff, covering almost all criminal offences—not just economic crimes like fraud or money laundering. As a result, companies can now be held liable where a senior manager commits an offence in the course of their role, even without direct board involvement or clear corporate benefit, greatly widening exposure to fraud, financial crime…

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

April 16, 2026

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 anti-corruption strategy aim to strengthen enforcement outcomes and reinforce the UK’s position as a secure place to do business…

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

March 20, 2026

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 united against economic crime. Participants will discuss emerging threats, trends in international enforcement, and practical approaches to enhance transparency, accountability, and asset recovery across borders…

UK leads a Global Public-Private Partnership on Fraud, uniting governments and businesses to share intelligence, aid victims, and tackle international scams with cutting-edge technology

March 19, 2026

The agreement, launched at the Global Fraud Summit 2026, sets out shared principles including proactive prevention, cross-sector collaboration and enhanced information-sharing to detect and disrupt fraud more effectively across borders. It also commits participants to improving KYC controls, victim support, public awareness and the use of new technologies such as AI, recognising that fraud is a transnational threat requiring sustained cooperation between public authorities and private-sector platforms…

CoLP Domestic Corruption Unit arrests the Chief Executive of the Police Federation of England & Wales and 2 senior officials on suspicion of fraud by abuse of position in a financial misconduct probe

March 4, 2026

Krishna, aged 46, was the first civilian to lead the PFEW, which represents over 140,000 rank-and-file police officers. He was taken into custody alongside two other senior figures linked to the federation in coordinated raids across multiple sites, including the PFEW headquarters in Leatherhead, Surrey. The investigation, described by authorities as complex and active, is examining multiple lines of inquiry. While details remain limited due to the ongoing nature of the probe, media reports highlight Krishna’s controversial tenure…

Bureau of Investigative Journalism reveals independent police corruption investigations in UK have plummeted by 70% over 5 years, sparking serious concerns about weakened oversight & accountability

February 26, 2026

According to the data, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) opened 101 corruption investigations in 2020/21, but just 30 in 2024/25, despite ongoing concerns about misconduct within law enforcement. Even when including less‑independent probes conducted by police forces themselves, the total number of corruption investigations has still dropped by roughly one‑third, suggesting that fewer allegations of serious misconduct and corrupt behaviour are being formally examined…

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