Parmi les bouées de sauvetage financières lancées aux entreprises par le gouvernement au cours des premières semaines du blocage du coronavirus, on trouve le système de prêt "Bounce Back".
Ce système permet aux banques de prêter aux petites entreprises jusqu'à 50 000 livres sterling, avec une garantie de l'État de 100%. Au début du mois d'octobre, il avait permis d'accorder des prêts pour plus de 38 milliards de livres.
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 reportage de la BBC a récemment révélé que des criminels créaient de fausses entreprises “à une échelle industrielle pour obtenir des prêts d'une valeur de plusieurs dizaines de milliers de livres”.
The National Crime Agency and National Insolvabilité Service have said it va 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.
For further information contact Piers Desser, Partner and Head of the Criminal Litiges Department, Piers Desser or call 020 7613 2711.
(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.)
