DCPCU end of year report 2025

A year of collaboration and emerging threats – this report showcases how the DCPCU continues to disrupt payment fraud across the UK.

The Dedicated Card and Payment Crime Unit (DCPCU) was established in 2002 as a unique, proactive; and fully operational police unit with a national remit, formed as a collaboration between UK Finance, the City of London Police and the Metropolitan Police Service. It is funded by and provides services to the members of UK Finance’s Economic Crime Fraud stream.

The 2025 report showcases key operational achievements and case studies from across the unit. Over the past year, DCPCU teams have continued to disrupt organised fraud networks, safeguard consumers and businesses, and provide vital support to the wider policing and banking community.

Reflecting on the year’s successes, Detective Chief Inspector Paul Curtis, Head of the DCPCU, says:

The commitment, dedication, and collaborative spirit shown by colleagues and our partners has been instrumental in achieving our collective goals. Collectively, the professionalism, resilience, and tireless efforts have enabled us to disrupt fraudsters engaged in causing significant harm to our communities.