Fraud cases are being dropped by police even if they have evidence and suspects
Report reveals some forces look for excuses not to investigate to avoid over-burdening officersFRAUD cases are being dropped by police even if they have evidence and suspects, a report reveals today.Some forces look for excuses not to investigate fraud cased to avoid over-burdening officers
An officer told interviewers fraud was not considered a priority because “it does not bang, bleed or shout”. Forces inspected included London’s Met, West Midlands Police and all nine regional organised crime units.
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