01 May 2026
The Insolvency Service has issued a press release to announce it is collaborating with Crimestoppers to crack down on rogue directors operating illegally whilst banned, disqualified or bankrupt.
Director disqualifications are designed to protect the public, creditors, and legitimate businesses from individuals who have demonstrated that they are unfit to manage companies. Each year, the Insolvency Service disqualifies more than 1,000 directors for misconduct such as misusing company funds for personal benefit or failing to pay taxes.
The partnership between The Insolvency Service and Crimestoppers is aiming to achieve more reporting of these individuals, to prevent further risk of fraud or even greater crimes.
Things to look out for include:
- anyone acting as a director while disqualified or an undischarged bankrupt
- disqualified directors committing fraud
- disqualified directors repeatedly using companies to avoid paying debts, known as abusive phoenixism.
Rogue directors rely on people not wanting to speak up, but members of the public are now being urged to report suspected breaches anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or visit their website.
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