What is fraud, bribery and money laundering, and how to report it
How we tackle fraud and corruption
We’re committed to protecting public funds and doing things the right way. The Council places great emphasis on ensuring our business is undertaken in a clear and transparent manner, safe from fraud or corruption.
The Council meets these standards through:
- Fraud and Corruption Strategy, 2025-2028: Establishes our vision, principles and priorities for prevention and tackling fraud and corruption.
- Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption Policy: Sets out how concerns are handled – triage, investigation, sanctions and communication.
- Anti-Money Laundering Policy: Our approach to money-laundering risks, including roles, reporting and customer due diligence.
Report a concern
If you have any concerns, please follow the processes set out below.
Whistleblowing (any suspected fraud, bribery or corruption)
Use our confidential route. Employees, agency workers, contractor and supplier staff can all raise concerns. If your concern is on potential money-laundering, please follow the MLRO route below. More information available on our Whistleblowing page.
Email: whistle@west-norfolk.gov.uk
Money-laundering suspicions (MLRO)
The MLRO Internal Audit
Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk Council
King’s Court
Chapel Street
King’s Lynn
PE30 1EX
Telephone: 01553 616701
Email: internalauditemail@west-norfolk.gov.uk
For members of the public who have concerns on financial fraud and money-laundering within the council, please follow the whistleblowing procedure above.
Staff and suppliers
Staff should follow the Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption Policy for investigations and the AML Procedures for operational AML steps and forms (available on staff intranet).
Suppliers please follow the Contract Standing Orders and our due-diligence requirements.