The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) today publishes its Business Plan
for 2026-27, setting out how it will invest in intelligence and
technology, and strengthen its international partnerships to
fight complex fraud, bribery and corruption.
Marking the midway point of the SFO's five-year strategy, the
plan builds on a year of significant progress, including
deepened international partnerships, updated corporate guidance
and the largest executive action in the SFO's recent history with
the announcement of its investigation into social housing company
Home Reit.
Speaking at the GIR Live: Annual Investigations
Meeting, Director Graham McNulty QPM will
say:
This plan makes clear our ambition and focus on our priorities,
including intelligence-led investigations, innovative modern
tools and effective disclosure.
While the complex nature of our cases means investigations can be
lengthy, we are determined to increase the pace and efficiency of
our work.
Backed by £8.3m of additional funding, the SFO will invest in
proactive intelligence to intervene earlier and with greater
precision. From exploring new AI opportunities and expanded
cryptoasset capabilities to automated translation tools, the SFO
is deploying modern technology to make its operations more
focused and effective.
In May, the SFO will host the International Economic Crime
Conference, bringing together law enforcement and prosecution
agencies from across the world to share best practice and deepen
cooperation.
The conference follows the formation of the Anti-Corruption
Prosecutorial Taskforce with France's Parquet National Financier
and the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland in March
2025.
The SFO will also play an active role in UK criminal justice
reform, working with central Government to deliver the UK
Anti-Corruption Strategy, and will relocate to new premises in
Canary Wharf, where it will work alongside regulatory partners to
reinforce the UK's reputation as a safe place to do business.
Read the full SFO Business Plan
2026-27 (PDF,
1.74 MB, 9 pages)
