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Epidemic of fraud is increasing, accelerating during pandemic, with no reversal in sight.
Conclusion
There is currently an epidemic of fraud in England and Wales. The level of fraud has been increasing year on year and this growth accelerated during the pandemic to an unprecedented level. As the country emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic, there are no signs of a reversal in the upward trend.
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Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 11 January 2023. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.
Source
Committee
Justice Committee
Inquiry
Fraud and the Justice System
Report
Fourth Report - Fraud and the Justice System
18 Oct 2022
HC 12
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Recommendation age
3.9 yrs
Report published
18 Oct 2022