US EditionHS2 Reports Subcontractor to HMRC After Alleged Fraud
- HS2 Ltd reported a subcontractor supplying workers to Balfour Beatty Vinci for alleged fraud to HM Revenue and Customs after an internal probe found irregularities in pay claims in May 2025.
- Whistleblower allegations first emerged in February 2025, revealing false declarations of self-employed workers as PAYE salaried staff and submission of fake payslips at inflated rates.
- HS2 Ltd and the Department for Transport stated they take all whistleblower allegations seriously, are investigating the claims thoroughly, and have encouraged confidential reporting through internal channels.
- HS2 has spent more than £32 billion so far, yet only 15 out of the 310 necessary structures have been completed, while Heidi Alexander, the Transport Secretary, is anticipated to address ministerial concerns regarding the project's management during a parliamentary session next week.
- The allegations highlight ongoing challenges and delivery delays in the HS2 project, suggesting potential serious consequences if fraud claims are substantiated amid broader governmental scrutiny.
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HS2 fraud investigation continues with case reported to tax authority
HS2 Ltd has reported one of its subcontractors to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) over fraud allegations relating to payslips. The move follows revelations in late May that High Speed 2 (HS2) Ltd and its contractor Balfour Beatty Vinci JV (BBV) had initiated an investigation… The post HS2 fraud investigation continues with case reported to tax authority appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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