AI tool helped recover £500m lost to fraud, government says

Sep 28, 2025 | AI

A cutting-edge artificial intelligence tool, engineered to detect and combat fraud, has enabled the UK government to recover nearly £500 million over the past year, the BBC has revealed.

A significant portion of recovered public funds, exceeding one-third, was directly attributed to fraudulent activities committed during the Covid-19 pandemic. Additional financial recoveries were secured from unlawful council tax claims and the unauthorized subletting of social housing properties.

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