New figures released by the Treasury have revealed the scale of theft, fraud, and bribery and corruption cases reported across Isle of Man public bodies since April 2021.
The information was published in response to a written question from Onchan MHK Julie Edge.
While overall reports of financial irregularities have increased year on year, rising from 25 cases in 2021/22 to 85 in 2024/25, particular attention has been drawn to more serious categories involving potential criminal behaviour.
Theft and Fraud
In both 2023/24 and 2024/25, 11 cases of theft or fraud were recorded each year, making it one of the most persistent categories of concern.
Instances of bribery and corruption, although far fewer in number, were also confirmed.
Three cases were recorded in 2024/25 and one in 2023/24.
The Treasury noted that such matters are treated as high risk regardless of value, reflecting the potential damage they can cause to public trust and institutional integrity.
Audit Advisory Division
Across the reporting period, a number of cases involving suspected criminality were referred by the Audit Advisory Division (AAD) to the Constabulary or the Office of Human Resources for further action.
In 2024/25 alone, seven cases were escalated in this way.
Treasury Minister,Dr Allinson MHK emphasised that the figures are presented at a high level to meet legal and data-protection requirements.
He also noted that improved reporting processes may partly explain the rise in cases, while reinforcing the importance of strong oversight in protecting public funds and maintaining confidence in government systems.