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<p>The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has not yet been approached for investigative
advice, by any police force, in respect of possible criminal matters arising from
the Financial Conduct Authority investigation of Wonga.</p><p>Following the announcement
that Wonga would pay £2.6 million in compensation, after sending letters from non-existent
law firms to customers in arrears, the CPS Deputy Head of the Specialist Fraud Division
contacted the City of London Police, on the 26 June 2014, to enquire whether this
matter was being criminally investigated.</p><p>City of London Police are the national
police lead for serious fraud investigations. They are currently assessing whether
the case merits a criminal investigation and have confirmed that they will refer any
request for advice to the CPS Specialist Fraud Division.</p>
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