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Written question asked by Mike Martin (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 9 September 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 September 2025 (named day). It was answered by Blair McDougall (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 September 2025 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Bounce Back Loan Scheme: Fraud

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many cases of alleged covid-19 Bounce Back Loan Fraud the National Investigation Service investigated under its contract with the Government; and how many people were arrested because of these investigations but not charged.

Answer

The National Investigation Service have investigated 254 Bounce Back Loan Fraud cases in total (including both open and closed cases).

There have been 6 arrests resulting in no charge.

There have been 56 arrests where the cases are still ongoing, and the suspect has been released pending investigation, a number of these may result in no charge.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
76155
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Arrests Fraud Bounce back loan scheme National Investigation Service
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk