Starmer and Reeves’ BBL Crackdown Risks Post Office-Style Scandal
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. […]
Covid Corruption Commissioner
Immigration Raids Target Car Washes and Takeaways in Bounce Back Loan Fraud Sweep
• New immigration raids on businesses like car washes and nail salons aim to catch Bounce Back Loan fraudsters, with three directors recently banned. […]
Special Reports
Co-Op Bank Places CIFAS Marker on Customer for £50k Bounce Back Loan Fraud; Complaint Reveals Misconduct
A customer’s complaint about a Co-Op Bank CIFAS marker uncovers fraudulent Bounce Back Loan use, including inflated turnover and misused funds. […]