Corruption in Wales
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Corruption in Wales is generally low, like in other countries of the United Kingdom, but still persists. Examples include bribery, fraud, and abuse of public office. According to Transparency International's 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index, the United Kingdom[Note 1] scored a 71/100;[1] a higher number means less corruption.
Bribery
The Bribery Act 2010 from the parliament of the United Kingdom covers bribery in Wales.
Notable cases
- On November 9th, 2023, five men were sentenced over paying bribes to the Cardiff Council staff; it resulted in a loss of ~£417,000.[2]
- Nathan Gill, former leader of Reform UK Wales, was charged with eight cases of bribery and one case of conspiracy to commit bribery.[3]
Fraud
Occurrences of fraud in Wales and also in England has been increasing; there was a 33% increase in incidents in 2024 compared to 2023.[4]
Notable cases
- In 2024, investors in South Wales lost over £5,000,000 due to investment fraud.[5]
Notes
- ↑ Wales does not have its own score on the list.
References
- ↑ "Corruption Perceptions Index 2024". Transparency.org. 2025-02-11. Retrieved 2025-04-28.
- ↑ "Five men sentenced for bribery and corruption that resulted in a loss of over £400,000 | The Crown Prosecution Service". www.cps.gov.uk. Retrieved 2025-04-28.
- ↑ Dodd, Vikram; Police, Vikram Dodd; correspondent, crime (2025-02-20). "Former leader of Reform UK in Wales charged with bribery offences". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-04-28.
- ↑ "Crime in England and Wales - Office for National Statistics". www.ons.gov.uk. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ↑ "More than £5m lost to investment fraud in South Wales in 2024". www.south-wales.police.uk. Retrieved 2025-04-28.
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