Ultra Electronics Holdings Limited (formerly plc)
The SFO opened a criminal investigation into Ultra Electronics Holdings in 2018.
On 19 April 2018, the SFO opened a criminal investigation into suspected offences of corruption in the conduct of business in Algeria by Ultra Electronics Holdings Limited (formerly plc) (“Ultra”), its subsidiaries, employees and associated persons, following a self-report by Ultra.
Case timeline
1 Oct 2024 – The SFO has extended the existing criminal investigation to permit the investigation of any suspected offences of bribery and corruption or linked offending, including money laundering, committed by Ultra, its subsidiaries, employees and agents in any country, provided the suspected offences are triable in this jurisdiction.
12 Jun 2023 – The SFO has expanded its criminal investigation to include further suspected corruption in the conduct of business in Oman by Ultra Electronics Holdings plc (“Ultra”), its subsidiaries, employees and associated persons.
19 Apr 2018 – SFO investigation announced.
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