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Five men charged with offences resulting from the SFO’s Solar Energy Savings Limited investigation

Five British men, have been charged with conspiracy to commit fraud following the SFO investigation into Solar Energy Savings Limited and others.

Judicial review judgment on Unaoil and others v Director of the Serious Fraud Office

The High Court today ruled in favour of the SFO in a judicial review claim brought by Unaenergy Group Holding Pte Ltd, Unaoil Monaco SAM and others.

SFO confirms DPA in principle with Tesco

The Serious Fraud Office confirms that it has reached an agreement with Tesco Stores Limited which, if approved, will result in a DPA becoming effective.

Two fugitives wanted for questioning in Solar Energy investigation

Ludovic Black and David Diaz are wanted for questioning by the Serious Fraud Office as part of its ongoing investigation into Solar Energy Savings Limited.

Investigation opened into ethical forestry investment scheme

The SFO has opened a criminal investigation into an alleged fraudulent investment scheme marketed by Ethical Forestry Limited and associated companies.

The future of Deferred Prosecution Agreements after Rolls-Royce

Ben Morgan, Joint Head of Bribery and Corruption, at a seminar for General Counsel and Compliance Counsel from corporates and financial institutions.

SFO charges David Ames of the Harlequin Group

The SFO has today charged David Ames, chairman of the Harlequin Group of companies, with three counts of Fraud by Abuse of Position.

Four sentenced to 44 years, in total, for £160m financing fraud

George Alexander, Stephen Dartnell, Simon Mundy and Carl Cumiskey were sentenced to a total of 44 years, at Southwark Crown Court today.

SFO opens investigation into ABB Ltd

The SFO has commenced an investigation into the activities of ABB Ltd’s UK subsidiaries, and others for suspected offences of bribery and corruption.

Four found guilty in £160m financing fraud

Four individuals were found guilty today for conspiracy to make corrupt payments and conspiracy to commit fraud against two business lenders.

SFO wins Property Freezing Order appeal in Chad oil corruption case

The Court of Appeal today ruled in favour of the SFO in an appeal by Ikram Mahamat Saleh against a property freezing order.

The serious business of fighting fraud

Hannah von Dadelszen, Joint Head of Fraud, delivered a speech at the Fighting Fraud and Eliminating Error Conference today.