Fraud Squad: The Hunt
The hunt is on, as we follow a team of investigators whose job is to catch and convict anyone with their hand in the UK’s public purse. Featuring a fraudster leading a double life, a multi-million pound scam targeting the disabled, and even a dishonest headmaster creating a sex dungeon using school funds - we uncover the biggest and most shocking cases of theft from public coffers and see exactly what it takes to combat what is now the biggest crime in Britain - costing over £110 billion a year.
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Duration: 40 x 60’ HD
Resolution: HD
Seasons: TBC
Genre: Crime, Factual Entertainment & Formats, Lifestyle
Tags: Crime, Investigation
Original Language: TBC
Producer: Brown Bob Productions Ltd.
Original Broadcaster: BBC
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