Koronavirüs karantinasının ilk haftalarında hükümet tarafından işletmelere sunulan finansal can simitleri arasında Geri Dönüş Kredisi Programı da vardı.

Program, bankaların küçük firmalara 100% devlet garantisiyle desteklenen 50.000 £'a kadar kredi vermesine olanak tanıyor. Ekim ayı başı itibariyle 38 milyar sterlinden fazla kredi sağlamıştır.

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.

BBC'nin kısa süre önce yayınladığı bir rapor, suçluların “on binlerce sterlin değerinde kredi almak için endüstriyel ölçekte” sahte firmalar kurduklarını ortaya koydu.

The National Crime Agency and National İflas 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.

For further information contact Piers Desser, Partner and Head of the Criminal Davalar Department, Piers Desser or call 020 7613 2711.

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