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

?? We are seeking a creative and talented Assistant Graphic Designer to join our team. You will be ready to develop existing skills by supporting Design Leads in creating a range of engaging and effective designs, such as complex evidential material, to help support our investigations and prosecutions. This includes: ? brainstorming design solutions ? amending static and digital media such as diagrams, charts, and maps ? assisting with the production of animated and interactive visuals You will work closely with the social media unit to produce photographic, illustrative, animated, and video-based social media posts for our target audience, ensuring our brand and identity is maintained. You will keep your finger on the pulse of social media trends and how best we can deploy our brand identity and content across our social media channels. You will work closely with senior designers to develop your design skills and your ability to analyse complex evidential data while also having the opportunity to work on your own projects. Apply by 23:55 on 3rd December 2024. To apply, please review the advert on the Civil Service Jobs website by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/etgh5Ss6

SFO General Counsel Sara Lawson KC recently delivered a keynote speech at the 33 Chancery Lane Business Crime Conference, speaking to a wide audience of legal professionals about the future work of the SFO. ? She outlined the new Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) powers, including the ‘failure to prevent fraud’ offence, set to take effect in September 2025, and discussed changes to corporate criminal liability.? ? She also highlighted the ambitions of our Director, Nicholas Ephgrave QPM for quicker investigations and his views on the potential for incentivising whistleblowers—an initiative that could accelerate SFO investigations and deliver faster justice for victims of economic crime. ? The conference featured a range of expert speakers who addressed key issues in civil, criminal, and international litigation, as well as challenges facing the business crime legal community. ? Learn more about our work here:?https://lnkd.in/eAuYC3RU

"One case they've got at the moment had 48 million documents, so you need a whistleblower from within the company to tell you where to look to find the evidence, to bring the convictions.” Did you catch rachel sylvester on Times Radio earlier this week? She highlighted key insights from an interview with our Director Nicholas Ephgrave QPM for the Times Commission on criminal justice. The discussion was focused on the potential of financial incentives to encourage whistleblowers to come forward – an initiative that could accelerate SFO investigations and deliver faster justice for victims of economic crime. You can read more here [paywalled]: https://lnkd.in/guaT53RP

SFO Deputy Head of Division Andy Parratt delivered the keynote speech at the Association of Corporate Investigators on how we are evolving to face new challenges and transform our investigative strategies, using innovative tools and technologies to stay ahead in the fight against economic crime. ? Read more on his speech here: https://lnkd.in/ejcAsmpQ

You can hear Emma Luxton, Interim Chief Operating Officer, Serious Fraud Office (UK) Fraud Office present on fighting fraud and bribery. You can also watch the presentation by Dean Beale, Chief Executive Officer, and Dave Magrath, Director of Investigation and Enforcement Services, The Insolvency Service #CEAadvocacy #CEAConference To view the clips, click the link and scroll to the end of the photo gallery?:https://lnkd.in/d2qCBueS

“International co-operation is key to obtaining justice for the victims of crime. “Whether that is individual victims in an investment fraud case or society losing public funds to fraud or corruption.”? - Louise van der Straeten OBE, Senior Lawyer in the SFO International Assistance Team, told us about her role and the importance of engaging with international partners to tackle fraud and major economic crime. At the SFO, we’re highlighting International Fraud Awareness Week by celebrating staff who lead our international efforts. Read more in our latest post: https://lnkd.in/e_muRUvt #FraudWeek

We’re hiring an Investigator Development & Assessment Manager. The SFO’s success is reliant upon its most valuable resource: a flexible, knowledgeable, and skilled workforce. Our Trainee Investigator Programme ensures Trainees develop skills and gain investigatory experience across SFO operational functions. The Investigator Development and Assessment Manager will manage the running of the Trainee Investigator Programme to ensure trainees reach their full potential and acquire qualified Investigator level competency and behavioural standards within 18 months. The purpose of the Investigator Development and Assessment Manager role is to manage the recruitment and training for Trainee Investigators to ensure training is aligned to the standards of the College of Policing Authorized Professional Practice and the Government Counter Fraud Profession, and that the SFO investigation standards, values, and behaviours are embedded within trainee roles. This will include overseeing the training, assessing, and coaching new entrants at Trainee level and their supervisors to help them become fully qualified Investigators within 18 months. Apply by 23:55 1st December To apply please review the advert on the Civil Service Jobs website by clicking here: https://shorturl.at/Wlu4T #civilservicejobs #seriousfraudoffice #SFO #investigatordevelopment #assessmentmanager #investigator #newjob

Andy Parratt of the Serious Fraud Office (UK) discusses the nature and volume of cases at the SFO at #ACiSYMP24 at Evelyn Partners. As well as the adoption of AI technologies to introduce efficiencies, Andy spoke about the new Failure to Prevent Fraud offence and how the SFO welcomes this development as a means of holding companies accountable when they fail to address potential fraud risks. “This is a revolution in corporate accountability,” Andy said.