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Written question asked by Lisa Nandy (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 July 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 July 2021 (named day). It was answered by Kevin Foster (Conservative) on Monday, 19 July 2021 on behalf of the Home Office.


Fraud: Russia

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what progress she has been made on ensuring that the Serious and Organised Crime Group (a) is provided with the necessary resources for and (b) is giving sufficient priority to disrupting the threat posed by illicit Russian financial activity as recommended by the Intelligence and Security Committee’s report on Russia published on 21 July 2020.

Answer

Money obtained through corruption or criminality, including that linked to Russia, is not welcome in the UK.

The government, with the Home Office as a core partner, is continuing to bring all the capabilities of UK law enforcement to bear where there is any evidence of malign intent, serious and organised crime or illicit financial activity.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
33214
Session
2021-22
Related items
Subjects
Criminal investigation Fraud Russia
Link
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