The Latest Breaking News from SFO

Major corruption probe launched into Israel-linked arms firm with Scottish factory

AN arms firm which supplies Israel and has a factory in Scotland is the focus of a probe by the Serious Fraud Office ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 21, 2024

Thales under investigation in suspected bribery and corruption probe

The Serious Fraud Office has launched a joint investigation with French authorities into company, which is one of the UK’s key defence contractors.

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2024

Crown court backlog in England and Wales ‘could hit 100,000 without radical overhaul’

Chief inspector raises prospect of judge-only trials and greater use of magistrates to reduce prosecutors’ caseloads

The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2024

Controversial Oakland Airport sparks confusion – and a legal battle

People are reportedly going to SFO by mistake.

Creative Bloq · Sep 8, 2024

NZ’s white-collar crime gap: just 1% of serious fraud complaints result in prosecution

Despite long being considered one of the least corrupt countries – ranked third in the world by Transparency International – New Zealand is lagging behind when it comes to handling white-collar crime.

The Conversation · Aug 19, 2024

Billionaire former Glencore oil trader charged with corruption in West Africa

Alex Beard and four other executives charged with conspiring to make corrupt payments in long-running SFO investigation

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2024

Meet Duke Ellington – A Therapy Cat Who Helps With Anxiety In San Francisco International Airport

While so many people find traveling nerve-racking, Francisco International Airport teamed up with therapy animals to reduce anxiety and stress. The post Meet Duke Ellington – A Therapy Cat Who Helps With Anxiety In San Francisco International Airport first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Jul 26, 2024

Spat over airport name takes San Francisco-Oakland feud to new heights

California city sues neighbor after Oakland votes to rename airport to include ‘San Francisco Bay’, arguing consumers will be confused

The Guardian - US · Apr 19, 2024

Bankers Libor case is a tough spot for the SFO

City Voices: Do the Libor bankers deserve to be pardoned?

Evening Standard · Apr 6, 2024

Ex-City bankers lose appeal over interest rate-rigging convictions

Ex-City traders Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo, who were both jailed for manipulating interest rate benchmarks, have lost a Court of Appeal bid to clear their names.

Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2024