"We were banging pots for nurses three years ago, and now, the government has had to take the nurses' union to court over strike action." That's a statement Alex Rothwell, CEO of the NHS Counter Fraud Authority, made during his opening speech at the NHS Fraud 2023 conference to highlight some of the challenges the healthcare industry is facing today ..read more

The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted the world, and the UK government is no exception. To help with the challenges posed, the government implemented several measures to support individuals and businesses affected by the pandemic in response to the crisis. However, these measures have also resulted in a significant increase in government spending, leading to concerns about the long-term sustainability of public finances. At the same time, fraud has also been rising, with the National Audit Office (NAO) estimating a total of £33 billion in fraud and error in 2021-2022. So, how did th ..read more

The pandemic has caused unprecedented societal challenges, including a surge in fraudulent activities. Fraudsters have taken advantage of the opportunities presented by the pandemic, particularly in sectors with large sums of money, such as the oil and gas industry and those involved in COVID-19 relief efforts. The risk of fraud is higher than ever, and it's essential to take steps to prevent and address fraudulent activities. A few months ago we were lucky enough to host a panel of inspiring speakers as part of Counter Fraud 2023. Here’s a summary of what we learned from their discussion ..read more

The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted the world, and the UK government is no exception. To help with the challenges posed, the government implemented several measures to support individuals and businesses affected by the pandemic in response to the crisis. However, these measures have also resulted in a significant increase in government spending, leading to concerns about the long-term sustainability of public finances. At the same time, fraud has also been rising, with the National Audit Office (NAO) estimating a total of £33 billion in fraud and error in 2021-2022. So, how did th ..read more

The pandemic has caused unprecedented societal challenges, including a surge in fraudulent activities. Fraudsters have taken advantage of the opportunities presented by the pandemic, particularly in sectors with large sums of money, such as the oil and gas industry and those involved in COVID-19 relief efforts. The risk of fraud is higher than ever, and it's essential to take steps to prevent and address fraudulent activities. A few months ago we were lucky enough to host a panel of inspiring speakers as part of Counter Fraud 2023. Here’s a summary of what we learned from their discussion ..read more

Alexander Wood, CEO of  Reform Courses gives an honest and candid talk about his time as a (very successful) fraudster, and one way the public sector can s ignificantly disrupt fraud - by tackling mule accounts ..read more

Citizens need to be at the heart of governments’ and public sector agencies’ fraud risk strategies. There are increasing reports of citizens receiving disguised phone calls—for example, from ‘tax authorities’ regarding pending tax bills or ‘immigration officers’ threatening deportation. In many cases, fraudsters persuade the individuals to make financial transactions or share financial information, resulting in losses. Fraud impacts people mentally and emotionally. It creates embarrassment and in some cases, victims—particularly senior citizens—stop using digital services altogether for fear ..read more

Ahead of the NHS Fraud conference this month, we caught up with four of our speakers to get their opinions on the future of counter fraud within the healthcare sector, and their top advice for other counter fraud professionals ..read more

In Q1 2023; from the start of January to the end of March, Moody’s Grid database confirmed 34,818 fraud alerts, 12,536 money laundering alerts, and 3,115 terrorist financing alerts. The scale of risk is huge, and the obligation to identify and prevent financial crime is growing. But criminal activities are always evolving - new types of fraud are identified, cyber risk is now mainstream, and sanctions evasion moves on ..read more

Corruption is a global phenomenon that reaches every corner of the world. It can pose a threat to people, societies, and economic development – with the poorest often most at risk of being exploited ..read more