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<p>More than £27.4 billion has been claimed through the Coronavirus Job Retention
Scheme (CJRS), supporting 1.1m employers and 9.4m furloughed jobs. The vast majority
of employers have used the scheme responsibly. Compliance and anti-fraud measures
have been built into the administration of the scheme since its inception.</p><p>
</p><p>Since 1 July, Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs have enabled employers who
have overclaimed the CJRS to pay back part or all of their grant; this includes employers
that have accidentally overclaimed without intending to abuse the scheme. Employers
can either correct overclaims in their next claim or make a payment to HMRC.</p><p>
</p><p>Since the start of the scheme, the Government has asked employees to report
any concerns about CJRS fraud to HMRC. Fraudulent abuse of the scheme can be reported
through HMRC’s online reporting form, which can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/report-fraud-to-hmrc"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/report-fraud-to-hmrc</a>.</p><p>
</p><p>HMRC will not hesitate to act on reports of abuse and the first arrest made
in relation to CJRS fraud took place on 8 July.</p><p> </p>
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