Major bribery investigation makes news across world

City of London Police's Overseas Anti-Corruption Unit (OACU) has executed warrants at various business and residential premises throughout England in support of a US led international investigation into corruption in the military and law enforcement products industry.

The operational activity follows a three-year covert investigation, led by the FBI's Foreign and Corrupt Practices Act team, which resulted in the simultaneous arrest of 21 suspects in a coordinated operation in Las Vegas, along with one arrest in Miami.

The searches at seven different locations in England form part of an ongoing linked investigation by the City of London Police's Overseas Anti-Corruption Unit (OACU).

Head of the OACU Det Supt Colin Cowan said: "Over the past three years the OACU has been working with our colleagues in the FBI and DOJ on a focused and targeted investigation. These latest results show just how influential this collaboration can be.

“Overseas corruption is a serious crime that has a serious impact, both at home and abroad, and this operation displays the depth and breadth of our determination and capability".