Investigation continues into alleged Uni of GM financial irregularities

Our initial enquiries into alleged financial irregularities at the University of Greater Manchester continues.

On Wednesday (16 July) morning, we executed six warrants at seven properties in GM and the south of England as detectives look to seize as much evidence as possible as part of our investigation.

This week’s action allows officers to gather evidence as part of our initial enquiries. No arrests have been made.

We began investigating after receiving allegations from The Mill publication and a subsequent report from Price Waterhouse Cooper commissioned by the university’s Fraud Response Panel.

Our investigators from the Major Incident Team have since began to lead an investigation into suspected fraud and bribery.

We are engaging with the Office for Students and are in contact with the University to encourage any staff or representatives to provide any information that may assist with our enquiries.

Assistant Chief Constable Rick Jackson, our lead for crime, intelligence and forensics, said: “These are the very initial stages of what is set to be a complex and lengthy investigation into serious allegations of fraud and bribery at the University of Greater Manchester.

“Officers have taken action this week to begin gathering available evidence at seven properties we believe are of relevance to our enquiries.

“I know there may be concerns from the thousands of people who study and work at the University of GM. The University will continue to receive relevant updates, and we are working with them to encourage anyone with information to contact police.

“Extensive work will continue to ensure all relevant parties are spoken to as part of our investigation, so that all necessary action can be taken in relation to any suspected criminality.”

Anyone with information can submit it in confidence on our dedicated investigation portal: here. Details can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.