Patisserie Valerie Fraud Trial Pushed to 2028

The fraud case linked to the collapse of Patisserie Valerie has been delayed until 2028, after the defence requested more time to prepare evidence - a reminder of just how complex corporate fraud cases can be.

For those of us in counter‑fraud, compliance, and ethics, this is yet another signal for when controls fail, investigations become long, costly, and public. Strong governance and early detection aren’t just best practice - they’re essential.

Fraud doesn’t just break companies. It breaks trust