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SFO reclaims £100,000 from Unaoil executive

Following a successful investigation and conviction of four individuals for corruption at Unaoil, the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has today recovered criminal gains of almost £100,000 from a former senior executive.

SFO arrests flight-risk suspect in car-leasing investigation

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO), supported by Surrey Police, arrested a suspect in connection with an ongoing investigation into the activities of the Raedex Consortium.

Serious Fraud Office secures third set of Petrofac bribery convictions

Petrofac Limited has been ordered to pay GBP 77 million after the SFO secured further convictions in its investigation into bribery and corruption at the Jersey-registered energy services company.

SFO announces investigation into £150m investment schemes

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is investigating the Alpha and Green Park group of companies for suspected fraud in relation to the companies’ student accommodation and holiday park developments.

SFO statement on Petrofac charged with seven separate offences between 2011 and 2017

On Friday 24 September 2021, following requisition by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), Petrofac Limited attended Westminster Magistrates’ Court where the company was charged with seven separate offences of failing to prevent bribery between 2011 and 2017.

SFO traces and seizes additional funds

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has secured increased confiscation orders against Silinder Singh Sidhu and Paul Kent, two men convicted in 2010 of rigging further education and training contracts operated through the Shropshire Learning Skills Council (SLSC).

Serious Fraud Office charges five persons with bribery and money laundering

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has charged five individuals with bribery and money laundering in relation to the suspected payment of bribes to win contracts within the UK construction sector.

SFO announces investigation into Gavin Woodhouse and associates

The Serious Fraud Office is investigating suspected fraud and money laundering in relation to the conduct of business by Gavin Woodhouse and associates.

London fraudster jailed for failing to pay confiscation order

At a confiscation enforcement hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today, fraudster Jolan Saunders has been jailed for almost nine years for failing to pay his multi-million pound confiscation order.

“Effective and proactive” recovery of the proceeds of crime

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has been praised by HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) for its work to recover the proceeds of crime, with cases “handled proactively and efficiently by dedicated and skilled staff.”

SFO secures two DPAs with companies for Bribery Act offences

On 19 July 2021, the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) received approval by Mrs Justice May for separate Deferred Prosecution Agreements entered into with two UK-based companies for bribery offences.

SFO enters into £103m DPA with Amec Foster Wheeler Energy Limited

The Serious Fraud Office has entered into a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) with Amec Foster Wheeler Limited (AFWEL), as part of global resolution with US and Brazilian authorities, relating to the use of corrupt agents in the oil and gas sector.