Entre los salvavidas financieros lanzados a las empresas por el Gobierno en las primeras semanas del bloqueo por coronavirus figuraba el Plan de Préstamos de Reactivación.
El plan permite a los bancos conceder préstamos a pequeñas empresas de hasta 50.000 libras, respaldados por una garantía estatal 100%. A principios de octubre había concedido préstamos por valor de más de 38.000 millones de libras.
But now it has emerged that the scheme faces billions in losses from fraud – something which the government was warned about when it was launched in early May.
Un reportaje de la BBC reveló recientemente que los delincuentes estaban creando empresas falsas “a escala industrial para obtener préstamos por valor de decenas de miles de libras”.
The National Crime Agency and National Insolvencia Service have said it will examine cases of serious and organised crime linked to the scheme, and help banks detect fraudulent applications. The operation is also likely to catch genuine claims with businesses being pressed for evidence
If you find yourself facing investigation by the police or other authorities our specialist and highly experienced solicitors are ready to assist.
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(Please note: This article was originally published on our previous website and is provided for general information purposes only. While it reflects the legal position at the time of writing, the law may have changed since publication. For up-to-date advice tailored to your circumstances, please contact our team.)
