Fraud
Furlough fraud soars as job retention bonus details released
The number of reports of furlough fraud made to HM Revenue and Customs rose by more than half between the...
The next ethical dilemma: do we pay back furlough?
Firms like Asos, Taylor Wimpey, Ikea are repaying furlough money, while others, such as Primark and Rightmove, say they will not take up the job retention bonus. What's their motivation?
Furlough fraud: how employers can ensure their CJRS claims are lawful
With so many updates and tweaks to the furlough scheme, businesses need to work hard to ensure they don't fall foul of the rules.
First furlough fraud arrests are made
The first arrests in connection with alleged furlough fraud have been made, HM Revenue and Customs has announced.
A 57-year-old...
How Covid-19 has added to ‘insider threat’ risks
Fraud and data breaches are among the risks that the coronavirus emergency have heightened.
30-day window for firms to confess furlough fraud starts next month
Employers that think they have abused the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will have a 30-day window in which to admit their mistakes.
Almost 1,900 reports of furlough fraud to HMRC
The government has received almost 1,900 reports of fraudulent use of its furlough scheme, according to new figures from HMRC....
‘Rife’ furlough fraud being revealed by whistleblowers
Firms have been putting staff on furlough then asking them to work, sometimes telling them they'll be sacked if they refuse.
Hundreds report employers to HMRC over furlough fraud
Almost 800 people have reported their employers to HM Revenue and Customs alleging they are fraudulently claiming money from the...
Charity boss who doctored minutes to inflate pay sent to prison
The former chief executive of an animal charity has been sentenced to seven years in prison after he forged the...
Scammed employee will not have to repay £108,000 to employer
The importance of up-to-date training around email scams has been highlighted in a case at Scotland’s Court of Session where...
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