Regulator profile
SFO
Serious Fraud Office
Enforcement Regulator3 areas of regulation · 1 law enforced · England, Wales & NI
What SFO does
Investigates and prosecutes serious or complex fraud, bribery and corruption, including offences under the Bribery Act 2010, Fraud Act 2006 and Criminal Finances Act 2017 (failure to prevent facilitation of tax evasion). Operates across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Additional information
Independent government department under the superintendence of the Attorney General. Concurrent jurisdiction with CPS, NCA and police.
Contact SFO
Types of regulation
Bribery
Economic Crime
Fraud
Legal framework
Legislation that SFO directly enforces.
Primary legislation
- Bribery Act 2010 Act 2010
Coverage area
England, Wales & NI