Joint Fraud Taskforce management board minutes: 14 April 2026
Published 15 May 2026
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Welcome
Lord Hanson (Home Office) welcomed attendees and emphasised the importance of maintaining momentum following the publication of the Fraud Strategy, the recent Global Fraud Summit, and strong public‑private and international collaboration.
Fraud updates
Home Office officials provided an update on the latest fraud statistics. Members were given more detail around the government’s fraud strategy, the Global Fraud Summit held in Vienna on 16 to 17 March 2026, and the public launch of the Online Crime Centre (OCC). Members were also appraised recent sanctions taken against large‑scale scam centres in Southeast Asia.
Online crime
Law enforcement provided an update progress on the OCC and early activity to strengthen data‑driven disruption and cooperation between government, law enforcement and industry. Discussion emphasised the importance of sustained engagement from industry and regulators, effective governance arrangements, improved data‑sharing and clearer metrics to support impact at scale.
Fraud strategy and Global Fraud Summit
Lord Hanson noted the shift from strategy development to delivery and outlined planned next steps, including calls for evidence on unauthorised fraud and telecoms accountability, and the need for consistent metrics across sectors. The Global Fraud Summit was highlighted as a significant step in advancing international cooperation through a new global public‑private partnership, with members welcoming growing international interest and continued multilateral engagement.
Roundtable horizon scan on fraud threats
Members discussed emerging fraud risks, including the increasing use of artificial intelligence, online platforms and crypto‑enabled crime. There was consensus on the need to strengthen horizon‑scanning activity and to focus on preventative, system‑wide responses alongside enforcement activity.
Closing remarks
Lord Hanson thanked members for their continued collaboration and underlined the importance of maintaining momentum on delivery of the fraud strategy, the OCC and international activity.