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Unexplained Wealth Orders Annual Report 2024-2025
24 February 2026
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement covers the annual report on unexplained wealth orders (UWOS) made by enforcement authorities in England and Wales from 2024 to 2025.
Action Requested
No specific action is requested. The statement provides information about the number of UWOs applied for and granted, noting that five were issued during the reporting period, which is the highest annual total since their introduction in 2017.
Key Facts
- Five unexplained wealth orders were applied for and granted during the reporting period.
- Four applications were made by the National Crime Agency (NCA) and one by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO).
- This is the highest number of UWOs issued in a single year since their introduction in 2017.
- Reforms to UWOS under the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 have increased their use.
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