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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.

We’re defending the UK as a safe place for business

Director of the Serious Fraud Office, Lisa Osofsky, speaking on the SFO’s role in defending the UK as a safe place for business.

SFO confirms DPA in principle with Amec Foster Wheeler Energy Limited

The SFO confirms that it has agreed a Deferred Prosecution Agreement in principle with Amec Foster Wheeler Energy Limited, subject to the final approval of the Court.

Former Unaoil executive ordered to pay £402k in confiscation

Following a hearing at Southwark Crown Court before HHJ Beddoe, the SFO today secured a £402,465.65 confiscation order by consent against former Unaoil executive Basil Al Jarah.

SFO seizes £248k from fraudster with account forfeiture order

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has secured an account forfeiture order against an account linked to the criminal gains of Virendra Rastogi, one of the architects of a $700m global fraud. The account forfeiture order enables the SFO to seize £247,911.89 from the account on behalf of the taxpayer.

SFO confirms investigation into Gupta Family Group Alliance

The SFO is investigating suspected fraud, fraudulent trading and money laundering in relation to the financing and conduct of the business of companies within the Gupta Family Group Alliance (GFG), including its financing arrangements with Greensill Capital UK Ltd.