LSA Counter-Fraud
Reporting legal aid fraud
You can contact the Counter-Fraud team for the Legal Services Agency to seek initial advice on or to report any suspected abuse of the legal aid system. Any correspondence will be handled by the Counter-Fraud Team and treated in the strictest confidence.
You can call our dedicated counter-fraud hotline to report your concerns or email our team directly.
Freephone 0800 328 7360
Email counterfraud@lsani.gov.uk
The Legal Services Agency of Northern Ireland, in partnership with nidirect, has developed an e-portal where you can anonymously report anyone you think is committing legal aid fraud. Once the referral is made via the portal an investigation will be conducted by the Counter-Fraud Unit. Please note, the Agency cannot provide you with an update on the investigation or if any action is being taken against the person.