Wales Fraud Forum 2026

Join us at Wales Fraud Forum 2026 for live talks, networking, and the latest fraud-fighting tips!
About this Event

Welcome to the Wales Fraud Forum 2026!

Join us in person for an exciting day focused on fraud prevention in Wales. Network with experts, share stories, and discover new strategies to stay ahead of fraudsters. It’s a great chance to learn, connect, and have some fun with like-minded folks passionate about keeping communities safe. Don’t miss out!

Agenda

🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Registration
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AM
Welcome and Introduction
Host: WFF Chair
🕑: 09:15 AM - 09:35 AM
Return to Sender: The Rise of Online Retail Refund Fraud
Host: Mark Button
🕑: 09:35 AM - 10:05 AM
Operation Grey Arcadia: Uncovering Bribery, Fraud and Corruption
Host: Joe Lewis
🕑: 10:05 AM - 10:35 AM
Counter Fraud in the NHS
Host: Diana Bociga Gelvez
🕑: 10:35 AM - 10:55 AM
Coffee Break
🕑: 10:55 AM - 11:35 AM
Panel Discussion: Fighting Fraud Through Collaboration
Host: Panel
🕑: 11:35 AM - 12:05 PM
Navigating Sanctions Compliance: Practical Considerations
Host: Ian Bolton
🕑: 12:05 PM - 12:35 PM
Behind the EncroChat Investigation: An NCA Perspective
Host: Matt Horne
🕑: 12:35 PM - 01:35 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:35 PM - 02:05 PM
From Bad Romance to Bad Investments: When Fraud Gets Personal
Host: Becky Holmes
🕑: 02:05 PM - 02:35 PM
Lessons from a Career in Regulation: Insights from HMRC, the FCA and Football
Host: John Thorpe
🕑: 02:35 PM - 02:55 PM
Coffee Break
🕑: 02:55 PM - 03:25 PM
Inside the Mind of a Fraudster: A First-Hand Account of Financial Crime
Host: Jonathan Gilbert
🕑: 03:25 PM - 03:55 PM
TBC
🕑: 03:55 PM - 04:10 PM
Closing Remarks
Host: WFF Chair
🕑: 04:15 PM
Event Close