Stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of fraud prevention with the latest issue of Talking Fraud News. In this edition, we bring you essential updates, insightful analyses, and expert commentary on emerging threats and ongoing cases. Our focus is on keeping you informed, equipped, and proactive in the fight against fraud.

In This Issue:

• Former Mental Health Nurse Jailed
  Dean Armitage was sentenced to 18 months in prison for fraudulently claiming over £72,000 in wages for shifts he never worked, exploiting his managerial access to NHS systems.

• Practice Manager Sentenced
  A GP practice manager in Wales, received a suspended two-year prison sentence for transferring over £49,000 from the surgery’s account to her own for personal use.

• Preparing for the ‘Failure to Prevent Fraud’ Offence
  From September 2025, NHS organisations must ensure robust fraud prevention procedures are in place to avoid liability under the new corporate offence introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act.

• NHS Fraud Investigators on BBC’s Fraud Squad
  The latest series of Fraud Squad highlights successful NHS fraud investigations and serves as a public deterrent against economic crime in the health sector.

• Spotting the Signs: Red Flags of Fraud
  We outline behavioural and operational red flags—such as secrecy, reluctance to delegate, and unusual working hours—that may indicate fraudulent activity within organisations.

Stay Informed, Stay Ahead

With the increasing sophistication of fraud tactics, it's more important than ever to stay informed. Our expert insights are here to help you recognise emerging threats and understand the latest trends in fraud prevention. Keep reading to ensure you are always one step ahead in the fight against fraud.

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