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Santander Joins Lloyds, Barclays, and Starling in Forcibly Closing Companies Suspected of Fraudulent BBL Claims

Santander has aligned with major UK banks like Lloyds, Barclays, and Starling in taking decisive action against businesses suspected of fraudulently obtaining Bounce Back Loans (BBLs). The bank is now forcibly winding up companies it believes misrepresented their eligibility or financial status to secure these government-backed loans, signaling a broader crackdown on BBL misuse within the banking sector. […]

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Covid Corruption Commissioner

Government Tracks Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Fraud Using HMRC Data

Much like its scrutiny of Bounce Back Loan (BBL) applications, the UK government has been quietly analyzing HMRC data to identify fraudulent claims made under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). Sources reveal that sophisticated cross-referencing techniques, similar to those used to detect BBL misuse, have exposed thousands of false or inflated furlough claims. […]

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National Investigation Service (NATIS) to Be Dissolved, with Insolvency Service Taking Over Bounce Back Loan Fraud Investigations

The National Investigation Service (NATIS), previously tasked with probing Bounce Back Loan fraud, is set to be wound up in the coming weeks. Its responsibilities will transfer to the Insolvency Service, marking a significant shift in the handling of fraudulent loan investigations and a step toward greater accountability in the wake of widespread misuse of the scheme. […]