We aim to make this site as accessible as possible and therefore have provided the settings below to use if you are finding it difficult to view this website. See the SFO Accessibility Statement for more information.

Where it is appropriate to provide a Welsh translation, you can switch to Cymraeg. See the Welsh Language Commissioner website for more information.

Use the settings button in the bottom right corner of the page to access these settings again.

Change to normal text size A Change to medium text size A Change to large text size A Adjust Text Size

We would like to use Analytics Cookies on our website. 

Turn these on below if you are happy with us collecting information on how our site is used, in order for us to improve the overall experience of our website. 

All other cookies are necessary and therefore by continuing to browse this website, you are agreeing to the usage of these cookies.

 See the SFO Privacy Policy for more information. 

Analytics Cookies

Securency PTY Ltd

Peter Michael Chapman was sentenced on 12 May 2016 for making corrupt payments to a foreign official contrary to the Prevention of Corruption Act 1906.

Mr Chapman’s first court appearance was on 5 May 2015 at Westminster Magistrates Court.  There he faced six charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act of allegedly making corrupt payments to an overseas official in order to secure contracts of polymer for his company, Securency.

This followed from an joint investigation by the Serious Fraud Office and the Australian Federal Police into the activities of the employees and agents of Securency International PTY Ltd and their alleged corrupt role in securing international polymer banknote contracts. 

Outcome of criminal case

Peter Chapman was convicted of four counts of making corrupt payments to a foreign official contrary to the Prevention of Corruption Act 1906. He was acquitted on two counts.

Sentencing

Peter Chapman was sentenced to 30 months on each count, to be served concurrently. Due to time already served, he is serving the remainder of his sentence on licence. His conviction was upheld by the Court of Appeal on 31 March 2017.

Page published on 2 Dec 2014 | Page modified on 17 May 2021