Written question asked by Emily Thornberry (Labour) on Tuesday, 5 September 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 September 2023. It was answered by Andrew Griffith (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 September 2023 on behalf of the Treasury.
Royal Mint: Fraud
- Question
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To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to page 40 of the document entitled Royal Mint Trading Fund annual report and accounts 2022-23, HC 1644, published on 19 July 2023, which body or agency investigated the external fraud incident; what the nature of that incident was; and whether that investigation has concluded.
- Answer
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As outlined in the Royal Mint Trading Fund’s Annual Reports and Accounts, an external fraud incident occurred impacting the Royal Mint. A small number of fraudulent transactions were made on the Royal Mint’s website. The incident did not impact Royal Mint customers details and there was no risk to customer data. The Royal Mint has provided assurances to the Department on the incident and commissioned external fraud risk and assurance advice. There is an ongoing investigation by law enforcement agencies.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 197760
- Session
- 2022-23
- Related items
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Report and Accounts of the Royal Mint Trading Fund
Wednesday, 19 July 2023
House of Commons papers
House of Lords
House of Commons
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Audit Fraud Finance Standards Royal Mint
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