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France's Defense Company Thales Investigated by UK Fraud Watchdog for Suspected Bribery

British and French authorities are investigating France-based defense group Thales for suspected bribery and corruption.
The Serious Fraud Office stated it hopes the joint probe will further reinforce cooperation against international corruption.
A Thales spokesperson confirmed the company is cooperating with the investigation involving four entities in France and the UK.

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France Info

Thales in the crosshairs of justice: the French company suspected of corruption and influence peddling

The British Serious Fraud Office has launched a joint investigation with the French National Financial Prosecutor's Office into the Thales group, suspected of corruption and influence peddling. This investigation, announced on Thursday November 21, affects several entities of the defense giant.

3 months ago·Strasbourg, France

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Le Monde

French defense firm Thales being investigated by French and UK authorities

In a statement Thursday, Britain's Serious Fraud Office said it opened a joint probe with France's Parquet National Financier into 'suspected bribery and corruption' at Thales.

3 months ago·Paris, France

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Reuters

France's Thales investigated by UK fraud watchdog for suspected bribery

Britain's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) said on Thursday it had launched an investigation into suspected bribery and corruption at Thales , Europe's largest defence technology company.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

Thales faces bribery and corruption investigation

The SFO says it is rigorously pursuing "every avenue" in an inquiry being jointly conducted with its French counterparts.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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UK and France open bribery and corruption probe into French defense firm Thales - Seymour Tribune

LONDON (AP) — British and French authorities have opened a probe into France-based defense group Thales for suspected bribery and corruption. In a statement Thursday, Britain’s Serious Fraud Office said it hoped the joint probe with France’s Parquet National Financier will further reinforce their cooperation against international corruption. “Working collaboratively with our international partners is a crucial factor in the fight against interna…

3 months ago·United States

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