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Inquiry launched into HMRC anti-fraud scheme that wrongly cut child benefits
- The National Audit Office has opened a formal inquiry into HMRC's anti-fraud scheme that suspended thousands of child benefits.
- The suspension affected 23,794 families, with more than 17,000 later deemed legitimate claims.
- Internal documents suggested the data-sharing scheme was viewed as a success even as many claims were later found legitimate.
- The NAO will assess governance, risks, and how data sharing with the Home Office was managed.
- HMRC has since abandoned suspending benefits before any fraud was proven, amid questions over data flaws.
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