The Serious Fraud Office has commenced an investigation into irregular payments made by the Royal Mint
Following a referral on 26 June 2002 by HM Treasury to the Serious Fraud Office, concerning irregular payments made by the Royal Mint over the period 1996 to 1999, the Director of the SFO has now authorised an investigation into the matter. The investigation will be conducted in conjunction with the Ministry of Defence Police.
Note for editors.
- See HM Treasury Press release No. 64/02 dated 1 July 2002, "Royal Mint Independent Review" www.hm-treasury.gov.uk
- The Royal Mint is a government executive agency. Its primary responsibility is the provision of the United Kingdom coinage. Its services are also used by many other countries for the production of their coinage.
- The Ministry of Defence has a contract to deal with security and police issues at the Royal Mint.
- SFO Press Office. Tel: 020 7239 7000/7001 & Mobile: 0781 807 6688
