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SFO charges UIBL over alleged $3 million bribery scheme in Ecuador, in what could become the first jury trial under the UK’s “failure to prevent bribery” offence

by AdrianaAMLP | May 1, 2025

UIBL is accused of allowing US-based intermediaries to bribe officials in Ecuador between 2013 and 2016, with $3 million allegedly paid in bribes from a $6.2 million commission. Company representatives are due in Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 7 May 2025.

UK SFO probes Blu-3 and former Mace Group affiliates in a high-profile bribery investigation, accusing them of paying £3m to secure Microsoft data center contracts in the Netherlands

by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Apr 30, 2025

The investigation, which spans multiple countries, highlights the international nature of the corruption probe, with the SFO working alongside authorities in Monaco to gather evidence. Blu-3 is suspected of paying bribes to Mace associates to secure contracts for the...

NCA’s Annual SARs report shows a 1.5% rise in submissions to 827,048, £240.1m denied via DAML requests, a 19% increase in DAFT SARs – underlining the need for accurate, high-quality reporting

by AdrianaAMLP | Mar 28, 2025

The introduction of a higher DAML threshold and the new SARs Digital Service is improving operational efficiency, enabling law enforcement to more effectively tackle money laundering and related criminal activity. The UKFIU’s SARs Annual Report also highlights...

UK SFO, France PNF, and Switzerland OAG launches new taskforce on international bribery and corruption, designed to strengthen cooperation, cross-border investigations, and enforcement

by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Mar 20, 2025

The International Anti-Corruption Prosecutorial Taskforce aims to strengthen cooperation, facilitate joint investigations, and share expertise among the 3 nations seeking to enhance partnerships, improve case efficiency, and expand collaboration. The taskforce also...

SFO reviews the performance of its e-discovery software, used for identifying evident and other relevant material in its criminal investigations and prosecutions

by AdrianaAMLP | Feb 3, 2025

Outlines the SFO’s review of digital evidence processing systems, addressing past and current software use, potential issues with search functions, and steps taken to ensure the integrity of investigations…

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SFO charges UIBL over alleged $3 million bribery scheme in Ecuador, in what could become the first jury trial under the UK’s “failure to prevent bribery” offence

UK SFO probes Blu-3 and former Mace Group affiliates in a high-profile bribery investigation, accusing them of paying £3m to secure Microsoft data center contracts in the Netherlands

NCA’s Annual SARs report shows a 1.5% rise in submissions to 827,048, £240.1m denied via DAML requests, a 19% increase in DAFT SARs – underlining the need for accurate, high-quality reporting

UK SFO, France PNF, and Switzerland OAG launches new taskforce on international bribery and corruption, designed to strengthen cooperation, cross-border investigations, and enforcement

SFO reviews the performance of its e-discovery software, used for identifying evident and other relevant material in its criminal investigations and prosecutions

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