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SFO Director urges reforms to boost criminal enforcement

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Published on: 09 October 2020
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Law360, London: On 8 October 2020, the director of the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) called for extended powers to clamp down on individuals who tip off potential corruption targets that they may be about to become embroiled in an investigation.

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