The UK Government's New Fraud Strategy: What It Means for Your Organisation.

Earlier this month, the UK Government published its Fraud Strategy 2026 to 2029, setting out how it intends to combat fraud over the next three years. The Strategy is built around three pillars - Disrupt, Safeguard, and Respond - and signals a continued and strengthened commitment to tackling fraud at every level, including at the corporate level.

Crucially for large organisations, the Strategy explicitly references the Failure to Prevent Fraud (FtPF) offence, introduced under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 and in force since September 2025. The Government has made clear that it views corporate fraud as a serious concern, and that enforcement of FtPF is part of its broader anti-fraud agenda.

The Strategy also commits to enhancing the investigation and prosecution capabilities of law enforcement. The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) are named as delivery partners, a clear signal that the tools and resource needed to pursue FtPF cases will be there.

For organisations that have not yet put adequate fraud prevention procedures in place, the risk of investigation and prosecution is real and growing.

If your organisation needs support in meeting its obligations under FtPF, contact us at info@fraud-sentinel.com to find out how Fraud Sentinel can help.

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