Combating major fraud and corruption
Our aim is to protect society from extensive, deliberate criminal deception which could threaten public confidence in the financial system. We investigate fraud and corruption that requires our investigative expertise and special powers to obtain and assess evidence to successfully prosecute fraudsters, freeze assets and compensate victims
Latest News
05 February 2010
SFO withdraws proceedings against Count Alfons Mensdorff-Pouilly
SFO withdraws proceedings against Count Alfons Mensdorff-Pouilly Following our announcement today about the global agreement between the SFO, the US Department of Justice and BAE Systems plc, the Director of the Serious ...
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Our Performance
Cabinet Office's Capability Review
The Serious Fraud Office welcomes the Cabinet Office's Capability Review, which took place at an important time for the organisation following the major transformational changes introduce by SFO management over the past 18 months.


