US EditionUK nabs 3 in £3M bribery probe tied to Dutch Microsoft DC
- The UK’s Serious Fraud Office arrested three individuals and conducted raids on five locations as part of an investigation into bribery allegations connected to the building of a Microsoft facility in the Netherlands.
- The investigation targets suspected bribes exceeding £3 million paid by UK construction firm Blu-3 to former associates of Mace Group involving the data centre's construction.
- Authorities from the Serious Fraud Office conducted searches at five locations, including four residences and one commercial property across London, Kent, Surrey, and Somerset, while investigators in Monaco also carried out a search at a suspect’s home.
- Nick Ephgrave, Director of the SFO, emphasized that engaging in bribery damages the integrity of financial markets, harms the standing of UK businesses, violates the rule of law, and will not be accepted.
- The case highlights UK authorities’ commitment to rapid and robust action against bribery locally and internationally, with both Blu-3 and Mace Group cooperating with the investigation.
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