The Fraud Department is a team of four experienced detectives and an Office Assistant lead by a Detective Inspector.
The department deals with a wide variety of crime matters including allegations of fraud perpetrated by Guernsey residents and companies, and assisting UK and international law enforcement authorities obtain evidence to prosecute offences of money laundering, drug trafficking, theft, and tax evasion. The States of Guernsey are in the process of implementing legislation similar to the UK’s Proceeds of Crime Act which will strengthen the department’s current ability to restrain and confiscate funds obtained from criminal activity.
The Fraud Department is the Bailiwick’s Interpol office, and not only assists police forces around the world with the investigation of economic crime, but with missing person enquiries, murder investigations, high value vehicle and art thefts etc.
The department also gives advice to islanders who have been the unwitting victims of lottery and Internet scams, and works closely with Trading Standards Officers.
Any law enforcement authority wishing to obtain evidence from the Bailiwick of Guernsey should in the first instance contact the Fraud Department on + 44 (0)1481 719474 or email gpolfraud@guernsey.net .