Fraud prosecutions plummet as pandemic holds up cases
Fraud prosecutions plummet as pandemic holds up cases
The number of Midlands fraud prosecutions has fallen dramatically because of the pressures placed on courts by the pandemic.
New figures suggest a fraction of the normal caseload is being heard after restrictions led to the closure and postponement of many court operations.
Research by KPMG shows it comes despite lockdown fraudsters taking advantage of consumer uncertainty.
During 2020 KPMG…
