SFO

British

abbreviation

Serious Fraud Office: the department of the British government which investigates cases of serious financial fraud

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The SFO said the charges of Wells, 39, residing in Spain, and Debenham, 43, of Norwich, were a "critical step" in its investigation.

From BBC

Returns had been due to be generated to investors from rent payments, the SFO said.

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Five men and one woman aged between 40 and 80 were arrested on suspicion of fraud and bribery offences, the SFO said.

From BBC

After one of Wednesday morning's raids in north London, deputy head of the fraud and bribery division at the SFO Andy Parratt told the BBC that the investigation "impacts some of the most vulnerable people in society".

From BBC

Investors in the London-based firm were told their money would be used to buy and restore properties which would then be rented to publicly funded charities and other organisations to house rough sleepers, veterans and people struggling with addiction, the SFO said.

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