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Thales bribery probe is significant step for UK fraud office

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Published on: 26 November 2024
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MLEX: After the UK's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) dropped its four-year probe into Bombardier last week, the opening of a major investigation into Thales represents an important step, as the SFO has faced questions over its recent focus on smaller, domestic cases. The case is the first known corporate bribery probe opened by SFO head Nick Ephgrave since he joined more than a year ago.

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