Modern slavery and human trafficking
Thousands of people across the UK are being held in squalor and undertaking forced labour. Some may be fleeing war zones, others may have financial problems, but all find dream turns to nightmare as their life descends into fear, debt and drudgery in exhausting, ill-paid, dangerous and degrading work, with escape impossible, forbidden or punished. Combating modern slavery and human trafficking is one of our highest priorities. We're working with partners in the UK and around the world to pursue offenders and safeguard victims.
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Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
You should Submit a SAR when you have knowledge, suspicion, or belief relating to money laundering (POCA 2002) or terrorist financing (TACT 2000). SARs are submitted to the UK Financial Intelligence Unit (UKFIU) within the National Crime Agency (NCA), via the SAR Portal.
Regulatory Requirements
Individuals and organisations in the regulated sector must submit a SAR, as soon as practicable. Failing to report, where a legal obligation exists, may result in criminal liability and/or regulatory action. You should contact your regulator or trade body for advice on your reporting obligations.
Individual or organisations outside the regulated sector may also be required to submit a SAR if they know or suspect money laundering and/or terrorist financing.
SARs must contain sufficient information to meet UKFIU reporting requirements. For guidance on how to submit a SAR, please refer to the UKIU section of the NCA website.
Limitations of the SAR Regime
The SAR process is not a mechanism for reporting crime or for reporting predicate offences. Submitting a SAR does not remove the obligation to report crimes directly to the police or relevant authorities (e.g., HMRC, DWP).
Please note that SARs must not be used to report safeguarding concerns or situations involving an immediate risk to life or safety.
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Media enquiries
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The press team is contactable by phone on +44 (0) 20 7979 5835. Outside office hours, this number will connect to an on-call press officer, available for urgent enquiries only.
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