Serious Fraud Office
Serious Fraud Office (SFO)
SFO was established in 1987 to investigate and prosecute cases of serious fraud in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The current criteria applied by the SFO to take on a prosecution are that the suspected fraud was such that the direction of the investigation should be in the hands of those responsible for the prosecution. This includes factors such as whether the sum at risk is estimated to be at least £1million; the case is likely to give rise to national publicity and widespread public concern; investigation requires highly specialised knowledge; the case has a significant international dimension; is complex; and there is a need for legal, accountancy and investigative skills to be brought together.
For further information visit the
SFO website.