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<p>Tackling Fraud is a top priority for this government and requires a sophisticated
multi-agency approach, coordinating with domestic and international partners. As prosecuting
agencies, both the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and the Serious Fraud Office (SFO)
play a vital part in that response.</p><p> </p><p>Last year the CPS published its
first ever Economic Crime Strategy, which affirms its commitment to improve criminal
justice outcomes in this area and support victims. In the year ending September 2021,
the CPS prosecuted 7,609 defendants, in cases where Fraud and Forgery was recorded
as the principal offence. The conviction rate was 84.9%.</p><p> </p><p>Taking into
account judicial resolutions such as DPAs, the SFO’s successful judicial outcomes
rate is 85% by case and 50% by defendant over the past four financial years [2018/19
– 2021/22].</p>
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