Student Awards Agency Scotland fraud losses: FOI release

Information requested

1. In the financial year 2022-2023 how much has money been lost as a result of fraud? 2. In the financial year 2022-2023 how much has been spent to retrieve money lost to fraud?

Response

1. In the financial year 2022-2023 our total loss to fraud was £262,551.00. 2. We are unable to provide this information as the recovery of fraud cases is included in all SAAS debt recovery managed by the SAAS Recoveries Team. Student overpayments can arise from other circumstances, not just fraudulent activity. About FOI

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Contact Please quote the FOI reference Central Enquiry Unit Email: ceu@gov.scot Phone: 0300 244 4000 The Scottish Government St Andrews House Regent Road Edinburgh EH1 3DG

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