You can watch the series now on BBC iPlayer. It follows the dedicated teams pursuing criminals who steal billions from government, taxpayers and charities every year.
The NHSCFA has featured in the programme many times and this series tells of three successful investigations where fraudsters were brought to justice resulting in guilty convictions and in one case a doctor also being struck off by the General Medical Council.
Ben Harrison, Head of Operations at the NHSCFA said:
“Fraud Squad is a great opportunity to get the results of our work and those of our colleagues out to the public. It also acts as a preventative measure to warn anyone considering committing fraud that there are dedicated and expert counter fraud experts working across the NHS.
“These teams will identify and pursue offenders and protect NHS funds from deliberate fraud and ensure that money goes where it is intended - patient care.”
Cheryl Hill, Deputy Head of NHS Counter Fraud Service Wales said:
“Programmes like Fraud Squad play a vital role in shining a light on the essential work we do to protect NHS resources from fraud.
“They offer the public a rare and valuable insight into the dedication, professionalism and persistence of our counter fraud specialists across Wales and the wider UK. By highlighting real cases, the series not only raises awareness of the risks and impact of fraud on our health service but also acts as a powerful deterrent.
“It reinforces the message that fraud against the NHS will not be tolerated and that we will take robust action to protect these critical public funds. We’re proud to see our work featured and hope it inspires continued public support and vigilance.”