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UK Police Arrest 422 in Major Fraud Sweep

March 21, 2025
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UK police have made significant progress in fighting fraud, arresting 422 individuals and seizing millions of pounds in assets. This action was part of the fourth installment of Operation Henhouse, coordinated by the National Economic Crime Centre and City of London Police. The operation, which took place in February, led to the confiscation of £7.5 million in cash and assets, marking a 91% increase over last year. Additionally, £3.9 million in accounts were frozen.

Fraud has become the most prevalent crime in the UK, with it accounting for 41% of all crime reports. It is estimated that fraud costs England and Wales £6.8 billion annually, with 80% of these cases being cyber-enabled. This operation targeted various forms of fraud, including investment scams and money laundering. Police efforts were successful in returning nearly £1 million to a fraud victim and identifying individuals involved in fraudulent mobile phone sales.

Notable successes of Operation Henhouse included the arrest of a man and four women in connection with a large investment scam in Scotland.

Merseyside police seized more than £2.7 million in criminal cash and assets. The operation also exposed a Cardiff family selling fake phones and intimidating victims on Facebook Marketplace. The operation’s success highlights the growing importance of cracking down on fraud in the UK.

Lord Hanson, the UK’s first fraud minister, praised the operation’s impact, emphasizing the importance of tackling fraud. He reiterated the government’s commitment to the Stop! Think Fraud campaign and expanding the Fraud Strategy. However, despite the government’s efforts, experts remain critical of past measures, with fraud increasingly being viewed as a threat to national security. The rising scale of fraud highlights the need for ongoing, focused action from both law enforcement and policymakers.

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  • UK Police Arrest 422 People and Seize Millions in Major Fraud Crackdown
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