Chapter FCIM120010

Published date08 April 2016
Record NumberFCIM120010

The HMRC Investigation of Fraud Statement

  • The Commissioners of HMRC reserve complete discretion to pursue a Criminal investigation with a view to prosecution where they consider it necessary and appropriate.
  • In cases where a criminal investigation is not commenced, the Commissioners may decide to investigate using the Code of Practice 9 investigation of fraud procedure.
  • Under the investigation of fraud procedure, the recipient of Code of Practice 9 is given the opportunity to make a complete and accurate disclosure of all irregularities in their tax affairs.
  • Where the recipient fails to make a full disclosure of the tax frauds they...

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