Fraud Squad

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Follow the dedicated teams pursuing the criminals who steal billions every year.

Fighting the fraudsters. Follow the dedicated teams pursuing the criminals who steal billions from government, taxpayers and charities every year.

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Fraud Squad: Series 4: Episode 1

Episode 1

BBC One - Fraud Squad, Series 4, Episode 1

A head teacher steals £500,000 from her school, and a benefits cheat is caught on camera.

A head teacher and her secretary steal £500,000 to fund shopping sprees, a former NHS worker books expensive flights and hotels, and a benefits cheat is caught on camera.

Documentary series following the dedicated fraud-fighters pursuing the criminals who steal £40 billion a year from the UK’s public purse.

In this episode, a head teacher and her secretary steal half a million pounds of school funds to pay for lavish shopping sprees, and a disgruntled former health service worker abuses the NHS travel system to book personal flights and hotels worth tens of thousands of pounds. Also, a benefit cheat is caught out on camera, competing with her prized show dogs whilst also claiming cash for severe disabilities.

Fraud Squad: Series 4

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Documentary series following fraud-fighters pursuing criminals who steal from the public.

Documentary series following the dedicated fraud-fighters pursuing the criminals who steal £40 billion a year from the public purse – from benefits cheats to trusted public servants.

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