Arm UK fraud busters with US-style whistleblowing incentives, govt says
( October 12, 2026, 10:18 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The UK government has set out proposals that would see the Serious Fraud Office given powers to reward whistleblowers who provide information that leads to successful cases. The consultation paper follows a report earlier this year by lawyer Jonathan Fisher, who called for the fraud agency to be given US-style reward powers. The consultation paper is attached....
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