Serious Fraud Office publishes Business Plan for 2026-2027

Marking the midway point of the SFO’s five-year strategy, the Business Plan builds on a year’s worth of significant progress, including deepened international partnerships, updated corporate guidance and the largest executive action in the SFO’s recent history with the announcement of its investigation into social housing company Home Reit.

Speaking at the GIR Live: Annual Investigations Meeting, director Graham McNulty QPM stated: “This Business Plan makes clear our ambition and focus on our priorities, including intelligence-led investigations, innovative modern tools and effective disclosure. While the complex nature of our cases means that investigations can be lengthy procedures, we are determined to increase the pace and efficiency of our work.”

Backed by £8.3 million of additional funding, the SFO will invest in proactive intelligence to intervene earlier and with greater precision. From exploring new opportunities involving Artificial Intelligence and expanded cryptoasset capabilities through to automated translation tools, the SFO is deploying modern technology to make its operations even more focused and effective.

International Economic Crime Conference

In May, the SFO will host the International Economic Crime Conference, bringing together law enforcement and prosecution agencies from across the world to share Best Practice and strengthen co-operation.

Conference follows on from the formation of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutorial Task Force with France’s Parquet National Financier and the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland.

The SFO will also play an active role in UK criminal justice reform, working in unison with central Government to deliver the Anti-Corruption Strategy. Further, the organisation will relocate to new premises in Canary Wharf, where it will work alongside regulatory partners to reinforce the UK’s reputation as a safe place in which to transact business.

*Read the SFO’s Business Plan 2026-2027