UK authorities drop corruption probe against British American Tobacco
The UK’s Serious Fraud Office says there is insufficient evidence to prosecute the tobacco giant, after claims it bribed African officials
15 January 2021 - 10:22
UK authorities have opted not to prosecute tobacco giant British American Tobacco (BAT) after a more than three-year corruption probe.
The UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) said on Friday that after an extensive investigation and comprehensive review of available evidence, it had determined the case did not meet the evidential test for prosecution...
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