Military police are investigating claims British soldiers mistreated people in Afghanistan during the war.
More than 100 civilians say they were criminally abused and ill-treated during an eight-year period in the conflict.
The allegations have been made by civilians who say they were detained by British Forces during Operation Herrick between 2005 - 2013.
The Royal Military Police (RMP) has launched Operation Northmoor to examine the historical allegations of criminal abuse.
Minister for the Armed Forces Penny Mordaunt has branded some of the legal claims "ludicrous".
She warned that the allegations are costing the British taxpayer tens of millions of pounds.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has already spent millions on investigations and compensation following allegations of wrongdoing in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Ms Mordaunt, said: "I am extremely concerned about recent legal developments that call into question the Armed Forces' ability to operate effectively.
"These have also facilitated a large number of compensation claims and judicial reviews which are time-consuming and can cost the taxpayer tens of millions of pounds.
"The MoD is looking closely at this issue and as the Government's manifesto made clear, we will ensure our Armed Forces overseas are not subject to persistent and sometimes ludicrous legal claims that undermine their ability to do their job.
"Ministers have commissioned detailed work on this and will make any further announcements in due course."
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