House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Global Fraud Summit 16-17 March 2026
25 March 2026 · Home Office
Proposed by Dan Jarvis Lab Barnsley Central
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- Global Fraud Summit 2026 addressed transnational organized criminality and its financial impact on the UK.
- Joint actions agreed upon at the summit aim to shut down sophisticated fraud operations.
- The Summit follows the launch of the Government's Fraud Strategy on March 9, 2026.
Issue summary
The statement discusses the outcomes of the Global Fraud Summit 2026, which addressed the issue of transnational organized criminality contributing to significant financial losses in the UK.
Action requested
No specific future actions are proposed; rather, the statement highlights the joint action agreed upon at the summit to shut down sophisticated fraud operations and keep the nation safer from organised crime. The Summit follows the launch of the Government’s Fraud Strategy on March 9, 2026.
Key facts
- The Global Fraud Summit 2026 was held in Vienna from 16-17 March 2026.
- Over 1,400 delegates attended, including 40 ministers and representatives from 115 countries.
- The summit was sponsored by the UK and co-organised with UNODC and INTERPOL.
- Fraud costs the UK economy over £14 billion annually.