Serious Fraud Office (UK)

BREAKING: The SFO has announced a new investigation into suspected bribery and corruption at multi-national aviation and defence electronics group Thales.     This is a joint investigation with French law enforcement, the Parquet National Financier (PNF), and we have now informed the company of the investigation. Hear more from our Director Nicholas Ephgrave QPM 👇 or read more here: https://ow.ly/BoAR50Uc109

“I relish the chance to work on extremely complex top tier fraud, bribery and corruption cases… The job satisfaction comes from building a case that reflects the criminality, that brings criminals to book and represents the victims.”   It’s great to see Case Controller Ray Chitham featured in The Law Society Gazette today.   Ray spoke to the Gazette for International Fraud Week about a career which has seen him move from rural Norfolk to serving in the Hong Kong Police Force to leading international multi-million pound fraud investigations at the SFO.   Ray spoke to the Gazette about some of the cases he’s worked on including the $500m Balli Steel bank fraud and the tech we’re using to assist our cases.   Take a look at the piece online on page 35: https://lnkd.in/eqmYy6-j   Learn more about our cases here: https://lnkd.in/eAuYC3RU   #FraudWeek

Deadline is approaching for the People Officer role. Apply by 23:55 1st December To apply please review the advert on the Civil Service Jobs website by clicking here: https://shorturl.at/MIsDY The People Officer will report directly to the People Operations Manager and will support the delivery of end to end people services for the SFO which incorporates the onboarding of new employees, workflows to support the employee processes for current employees, payroll and providing clear guidance for people who have chosen to exit the SFO. As part of the transition to a People and Culture service provision, the services provided through the People Operations team will be likened to that of ‘level 1’ service provision of a helpdesk type activity. People operations is a customer focused, fast paced, varied and exciting area of work within the whole People and Culture team. The team will draw on data sources, feedback and digital solutions to deliver an efficient and effective first stage support for all people related enquiries across the SFO. This role is part of a wider People and Culture team who are responsible for providing a range of front line support services and guidance to the business. We are looking for someone with a positive outlook, who is motivated to help us deliver high quality recruitment and attraction services and who wants to support our efforts to make continuous improvements to how we work. You will be one of two People Officers responsible for delivering a professional resourcing service including recruitment, selection, appointments, onboarding, inductions and any other people related administration and project work. #civilservicejobs #seriousfraudoffice #SFO #peopleofficer #newjob 

SFO Case Controllers Elizabeth Collery, Victoria Jacobson and their team received last year’s Prosecution Team of the Year award for their hard work across a complex bribery case that resulted in the UK’s largest ever corporate sentence. The Attorney General, Lord Hermer KC, is now inviting nominations for the Prosecution Team and Prosecutor of the Year Awards. Nominations can be submitted to the Attorney General's Office (UK) here: https://ow.ly/tVRO50UhEzc

Great to see one of our case controllers, Alex Jayne, attend the Association of Foreign Banks (AFB) Financial Crime Compliance Conference to discuss the “Failure to Prevent Fraud” offence alongside leading UK experts.   For the SFO, this offence, due to come into effect in September 2025, will greatly enhance our ability to protect the UK's financial integrity, as we continue to tackle serious economic crime and deliver justice for victims.

Stay one step ahead of scammers this festive season 🛍️ Last year, over 16,500 people lost more than £11.5 million to online shopping fraud during the holidays 💰 Nobody is immune from fraud, so stay vigilant and don’t let cybercriminals ruin your Black Friday deals or festive cheer. For safety tips and more information, click here: https://lnkd.in/e6uS2V2Z To report fraud, click here: https://lnkd.in/djUG3fe #StopThinkFraud

The Attorney General Lord Hermer KC is pleased to launch the Prosecution Team of the Year and Prosecutor of the Year Awards, recognising the vital work prosecutors do delivering justice and increasing public confidence. The Attorney wishes the best of luck to all those who enter  https://lnkd.in/eBgs65Zk

Are you interested in working with us and helping to lead the UK's fight against serious and complex fraud, bribery and corruption?    Here are our current vacancies with applications ending soon! Follow the links below to find out more:    ➡️ Investigator Development & Assessment Manager  https://lnkd.in/evTXPb5c   Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 1st December 2024  ➡️ People Officer  https://lnkd.in/e7PUKeuX   Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 1st December 2024    ➡️ Assistant Graphic Designer  https://lnkd.in/eiG_U7w6   Apply before 11:55 pm on Tuesday 3rd December 2024    ➡️ Case Controller (Proceeds of Crime)  https://lnkd.in/exCzufWU  Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 8th December 2024 

Whistleblowers can play a huge role in combatting economic crime.     On December 10, our Director, Nicholas Ephgrave QPM, will join a panel discussion to explore the role of financial incentives for whistleblowers and look at evidence from countries that have already implemented reward programmes. This event marks the launch of Royal United Services Institute's latest research into the potential impact of financial rewards for whistleblowers.