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SFO’s boss in spotlight as fraud hunters ask: ‘When are they going to do something?’

Lawyers say threat of prosecution is not one feared by the industry

Lisa Osofsky has a task on her hands to rebuild her agency
Lisa Osofsky has a task on her hands to rebuild her agency Photo: Getty Images

Does the Serious Fraud Office even matter? 

Some in the City are wondering how sharp the SFO’s teeth are anymore as the UK agency tasked with investigating fraud and white collar crime navigates a caseload slump, judicial rebukes and staff complaints about its culture under director Lisa Osofsky.

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