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National fraud unit plan explored National fraud unit plan explored
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Plans to create a national fraud office in Scotland have been unveiled.Plans to create a national fraud office in Scotland have been unveiled.
The Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland (Acpos) said the unit would bring together experts to tackle the most serious cases.The Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland (Acpos) said the unit would bring together experts to tackle the most serious cases.
A working group has been created to explore how such a body would work and is expected to report to the Scottish Government at the end of February.A working group has been created to explore how such a body would work and is expected to report to the Scottish Government at the end of February.
It comes after the chief inspector of constabulary called for a national fraud capability in May last year.It comes after the chief inspector of constabulary called for a national fraud capability in May last year.
Det Supt David Leitch of Strathclyde Police is chair of the Acpos working group.Det Supt David Leitch of Strathclyde Police is chair of the Acpos working group.
He said: "Fraud has become ever more sophisticated in recent years and during a difficult financial period it can have an even bigger impact on companies or individuals. We are determined to tackle it with a multi-agency approach.He said: "Fraud has become ever more sophisticated in recent years and during a difficult financial period it can have an even bigger impact on companies or individuals. We are determined to tackle it with a multi-agency approach.
"The working group is up and running and will report in the coming weeks to the Scottish Government on progress made.""The working group is up and running and will report in the coming weeks to the Scottish Government on progress made."
The specialist unit would incorporate police, prosecutors, customs and revenue experts and government officials.The specialist unit would incorporate police, prosecutors, customs and revenue experts and government officials.
Complex fraud cases in England and Wales are currently covered by the Serious Fraud Office.Complex fraud cases in England and Wales are currently covered by the Serious Fraud Office.