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<p>Although no investigations have been formally announced, the Serious Fraud Office
(SFO) is investigating a number of suspected fraudulent applications for COVID loans.</p><p>
</p><p>In order to protect the investigative process, it is not always possible, or
even desirable, for investigative bodies such as the SFO to announce investigations
prematurely, or provide any details of the matters under investigation. The SFO proactively
publishes information about its cases on its website whenever it is appropriate</p><p>
</p><p>SFO investigations follow the evidence, and their focus or scope may change
as an investigation advances. The number of staff working on a specific case will
fluctuate throughout an investigation’s lifecycle and will depend on factors such
as the complexity of the allegations being investigated, and intelligence gathered
or provided.</p>
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