THE UK’S LEADING PUBLIC SECTOR COUNTER FRAUD EVENT
Cultivate new connections & reunite with old friends
Benchmark your team’s counter fraud strategy
Get a first look at the newest prevention & detection tools
Learn how to avoid common pitfalls
Refresh and refine your knowledge
Hosted by:
Winner:
“Best UK Conference”
In collaboration with:
Public Sector Counter Fraud Awards 2026
SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED!
We have just unveiled the Finalists for this year’s Awards.
Take a look at the cream of the crop from all 130 nominations as well as previous Award winners.
Best of luck to everyone for Gala night!
Strengthening the UK’s resilience to Fraud, Bribery and Corruption
Local Government
The Conference - 26th February 2026
Experience the energy and excitement of Counter Fraud in our short highlights reel, and hear why this event is THE must-have in your annual counter fraud calendar.
Tickets are already on sale for February 2026, so you can be part of the next chapter in this extraordinary journey of innovation and collaboration.
WHAT TO EXPECT
KEY NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
Dedicated networking time and a meetings scheduler that’s open for a whole month - this is a unique opportunity to meet the brightest minds in counter fraud and share ideas with over 400 senior staff within Central Government, Local Authorities and the NHS.
4 AGENDA TRACKS OF CPD-ACCREDITED CONTENT
Increase your expertise with a dedicated programme for each part of the public sector. Get practical insights, best practice advice and key policy updates from some of the most influential names within your sector.
CELEBRATING THE INDUSTRY
Congratulations to everyone that was nominated for this year’s Public Sector Counter Fraud Awards!
We’ve just announced the Shortlist. Fingers crossed for everyone - we’re looking forward to Gala night on 26th February!
“An essential conference for the local government fraud calendar.”
Investigations Manager, Oxford City Council
“An excellent event, which I would recommend to anyone in this area of work.”
Senior Finance Business Partner, Maritime & Coastguard Agency
“Best conference I’ve been to.”
Immigration Officer, Home Office
WHO ATTENDS?
2025 SPEAKERS
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Alex Rothwell
Chief Executive Officer - NHS Counter Fraud Authority
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Richard Las CBE
Chief Investigation Officer and Director of Fraud Investigation Service HMRC
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Sarah Wright MCIPD
Head of Learning and Development, Practice, Standards and Capability Public Sector Fraud Authority
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Simon Grunwell
Deputy Director, Covert Operations and Digital Exploitation HMRC
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Ruth Ray
Director of Data CIFAS
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Christine Caine
Head of Counter Fraud, Compliance and Debt Integrated Risk and Intelligence Service (IRIS), DWP
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Paul Sweeney
Business Lead, Pension Scam Action Group, The Pensions Regulator
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Hannah Green
Principal, Online Safety Policy Ofcom
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Oliver Little
Head of National Lead Force Coordination City of London Police
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Nick Sharp
Deputy Director of the National Economic Crime Centre National Crime Agency
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Zoe Gascoyne
Deputy Director, Offshore, Corporate and Wealthy HMRC
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Philip Juhasz
Senior Counter Fraud Officer Shared Anti-Fraud Service, Hertfordshire County Council
Key topics for 2026
Prevention Tactics
Data Sharing
Local Strategy
Risk Assessment
Emerging Threats
Upskilling & Training
2026 Sponsors & Exhibitors
Explore cutting-edge technologies and test the latest counter fraud tools for the public sector - all in one place.
Gold Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor
Upcoming Webinars
WHAT KEEPS US
UP AT NIGHT?
15th July | 2pm
ECONOMIC CRIME
RISK IN 2025
11th September | 2pm
BUILDING COLLABORATIVE DEFENCES AGAINST ECONOMIC CRIME
May 2026
DATA & AI: A PRACTICAL WORKSHOP
April 2026
Our own accolades
WINNER
“Best UK Conference”
WINNER
“Best Development of an
Existing Conference”