SFO Reinforces Corporate Enforcement Expectations

Key insights included:

➡️ There were 1,500 referrals to the SFO’s intelligence division throughout the period;

➡️ 14 individuals were arrested;

➡️ 10 suspects were charged across 4 cases; and

➡️ 4 years, 3 months was the average length of an investigation phase.

✅ Firms should review fraud investigation and external reporting processes to ensure they align with the SFO's strengthened enforcement expectations.