More arrests were made this week in relation to the joint investigation between the Serious Fraud Office and The Australian Federal Police involving the activities of the employees and agents of Securency International PTY Ltd and their alleged corrupt role in securing international polymer banknote contracts.
One male aged 63 answered bail on Wednesday in the Hampshire Police area, while a male (49) and female (47) both British nationals resident in Spain were arrested in the Thames Valley police area.
All three were interviewed and later released on bail.
This brings the number of arrests since last Wednesday to five.
Background information can be found in the press release issued on 6 October 2010: /press-room/latest-press-releases/press-releases-2010/coordinated-global-searches-in-relation-to-securency-international-pty-ltd.aspx
Notes for editors:
The Serious Fraud Office is a government department responsible for investigating and prosecuting serious and complex fraud. The SFO is headed by the Director (Richard Alderman) who exercises powers under the superintendence of the Attorney General. These powers are derived from the Criminal Justice Act (1987).
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