Tax fraud cases in the UK rose 49%, reaching 94 in 2022/23, as HMRC intensifies crackdown

The number of criminal cases brought for tax fraud in the UK has surged by 49% in the last year, increasing from 63 proceedings in 2021/22 to 94 in 2022/23, according to multinational law firm Pinsent Masons. This rise reflects HMRC's intensified efforts to combat tax crime.