SFO Statement of Principle
The Director may investigate any suspected offence which appears to him on reasonable grounds to involve serious or complex fraud, bribery or corruption.
The Director may investigate any suspected offence which appears to him on reasonable grounds to involve serious or complex fraud, bribery or corruption.
In considering whether to authorise an investigation, the Director will take into account the actual or intended harm that may be caused to:
- the public, or
- the reputation and integrity of the UK as an international financial centre, or
- the economy and prosperity of the UK
and whether the complexity and nature of the suspected offence warrants the application of the SFO’s specialist skills, powers and capabilities to investigate and prosecute.
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