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<p>In March 2021, the CPS launched its first ever Economic Crime Strategy to ensure
we keep pace with the changing nature of crime. It is a high-level strategy which
allows the flexibility to respond and adapt to new and emerging threats.</p><p> </p><p>The
CPS currently has a dedicated Specialist Fraud Division with specialist prosecutors
to ensure it has the right skills and resources to prosecute complex economic crime
cases, ranging from the prosecution of bankers and investment scams, to the prosecution
of those who seek to defraud the taxpayer of millions of pounds.</p><p> </p><p>With
effect from the 1 April 2022, a new Serious Economic, Organised Crime and International
Directorate will be launched, merging the Specialist Fraud Division and the International
Justice and Organised Crime Division. This new directorate will provide more resilience
and will be responsible for prosecuting the new offences established in the Economic
Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Bill.</p>
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