Barking and Dagenham Council's counter-fraud efforts
Barking and Dagenham Council's counter-fraud team recently recovered a record 42 properties, with discussions ongoing.
Barking and Dagenham Council's counter-fraud team recovered a record 42 properties between October 2025 and June 2026, the highest figure achieved by the team. This update on the council's counter-fraud activities was presented by Vanessa Bateman, Head of Assurance, at the Audit and Risk Committee meeting in October 2026. The properties were recovered for various reasons, including tenants subletting.
Barking and Dagenham Council's counter-fraud efforts involve ongoing initiatives to combat fraud, such as the recovery of properties from tenants subletting. No upcoming meetings are currently scheduled to discuss these activities.
Key facts
- Barking and Dagenham Council's counter-fraud team recovered 42 properties between October 2025 and June 2026. Source
- Vanessa Bateman, Head of Assurance, presented an update on counter-fraud activities in October 2026. Source
- The 42 properties recovered represent the highest figure achieved by the team. Source
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