Source · Select Committees · Justice Committee
Recommendation 1
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Accepted
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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.
Government Response Summary
The government states that tackling fraud is a priority, with the Security Minister providing leadership and oversight, and highlights the successful relaunch of the Joint Fraud Taskforce to combat fraud.
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Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
Tackling fraud is a priority of the Government and given the overlap between economic crime and national security, the Security Minister is well positioned to provide leadership, ownership and oversight of the Government’s response to fraud against businesses and individuals. The successful relaunch of the Joint Fraud Taskforce is testament to the role of the Security Minister, as a Home Office minister, to bring together key stakeholders in both the public and private sectors to combat fraud. Victims