Regulator profile

SFO

Serious Fraud Office

Enforcement Regulator

3 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

Coverage area

England, Wales & NI