Warmfront, JJ Crump, and South Coast Insulation Services

On 22 April 2026, the SFO announced a new investigation into three UK companies that worked on Energy Company Obligation 4 (ECO4) contracts.

On 22 April 2026, the SFO announced a new investigation into three UK companies that worked on Energy Company Obligation 4 (ECO4) contracts between 2022 ans 2024: Warmfront, JJ Crump and South Coast Insulation Services.  

Investigators made four arrests and searched six properties across the UK, including in Cannock, Chilworth, Killamarsh, Southwell, and Wolverhampton.

Case Timeline 

22 April 2026 – SFO investigation announced. Six properties searched and four individuals arrested in the UK on suspicion of fraud in connection with three companies who worked on Energy Company Obligation 4 (ECO4) contracts.

Request for information

The Serious Fraud Office would like to hear from you if you have information about the three companies being investigated in connection with Energy Company Obligation 4 (ECO4) projects between 2022 and 2024:

  • Warmfront (Cannock)

  • JJ Crump (Yorkshire)

  • South Coast Insulation Services (Fareham)

Any information shared will be treated in confidence. Contact us via email confidential@sfo.gov.uk.

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Published 22 April 2026