Category Archives: News Releases
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SFO “Operation Steamroller” returns additional £1 million to more than 200 victims
28th Apr 2022 | News ReleasesThe Serious Fraud Office (SFO) will be returning over £1 million to more than 200 victims, following one of the largest boiler room frauds ever pursued by a UK authority.
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SFO Steps Up Investigation into Gupta Businesses
27th Apr 2022 | Case UpdatesOn Wednesday 27 April, teams of SFO investigators across the UK issued notices under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice Act 1987 at addresses linked with Sanjeev Gupta’s GFG Alliance, also known as the Liberty House Group of companies.
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SFO investigates Arena Television Limited
23rd Feb 2022 | Case UpdatesThe SFO is conducting a criminal investigation into the business practices of individuals associated with Arena Television Limited and its linked entities.
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SFO investigation delivers over £200,000 compensation for the people of Nigeria
21st Feb 2022 | News ReleasesOver £200,000 in compensation obtained by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) investigation into Amec Foster Wheeler Energy PLC, will be given to the people of Nigeria after a UK-Nigeria Memorandum of Understanding was signed today.
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SFO secures confiscation against former Petrofac executive
15th Dec 2021 | News ReleasesFollowing a hearing today at Southwark Crown Court, the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) secured a confiscation order worth over £140,000 against former senior Petrofac executive, David Lufkin.
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SFO reclaims £100,000 from Unaoil executive
3rd Nov 2021 | Case UpdatesFollowing a successful investigation and conviction of four individuals for corruption at Unaoil, the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has today recovered criminal gains of almost £100,000 from a former senior executive.
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SFO arrests flight-risk suspect in car-leasing investigation
20th Oct 2021 | Case UpdatesThe Serious Fraud Office (SFO), supported by Surrey Police, arrested a suspect in connection with an ongoing investigation into the activities of the Raedex Consortium.
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Serious Fraud Office secures third set of Petrofac bribery convictions
4th Oct 2021 | Case UpdatesPetrofac Limited has been ordered to pay GBP 77 million after the SFO secured further convictions in its investigation into bribery and corruption at the Jersey-registered energy services company.
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SFO announces investigation into £150m investment schemes
29th Sep 2021 | News ReleasesThe Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is investigating the Alpha and Green Park group of companies for suspected fraud in relation to the companies’ student accommodation and holiday park developments.
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SFO traces and seizes additional funds
27th Aug 2021 | News ReleasesThe Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has secured increased confiscation orders against Silinder Singh Sidhu and Paul Kent, two men convicted in 2010 of rigging further education and training contracts operated through the Shropshire Learning Skills Council (SLSC).
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SFO announces investigation into Gavin Woodhouse and associates
9th Aug 2021 | News ReleasesThe Serious Fraud Office is investigating suspected fraud and money laundering in relation to the conduct of business by Gavin Woodhouse and associates.
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“Effective and proactive” recovery of the proceeds of crime
22nd Jul 2021 | News ReleasesThe Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has been praised by HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) for its work to recover the proceeds of crime, with cases “handled proactively and efficiently by dedicated and skilled staff.”