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Can SFO ensure Autonomy in their investigation?

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Published on: 15 March 2013

Published by a LexisNexis Corporate Crime expert

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Original news
What is the significance of the SFO investigation into Autonomy?
What issues does the SFO’s use of Autonomy software raise for the investigation?
What decision-making process will the SFO have to undertake when considering any conflict of interest?
How might this affect the investigation?
What would happen if the SFO were to refuse an investigation?

Article summary

Corporate Crime analysis: Will a possible conflict of interest in the recently announced investigation into Autonomy cause the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) further embarrassment? Samantha Moore, partner at BCL Burton Copeland, looks at the SFO’s recent history and the possible implications of another mishap.

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