The Ministry of Justice (MoJ), have turned down a repayment offer from G4S of £24.1 million, for the overcharging of tagging services.

The multimillion pound offer came after the security outsourcing services provider admitted that it had overcharged, but that this had not been due to “dishonesty or criminal conduct”, according to an internal review.

The overcharging related to the charging of tagging criminals that were found to be dead or in jail after a government audit.

The MoJ is expected to renegotiate a new payment with the security giant, with MP Keith Vaz, chairman of the Home Affairs Select Committee, saying that: “every G4S contract with the government needs to be reviewed immediately, and they should be banned from bidding for any more."

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