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flag UK and French authorities investigate Thales over £400K bribe allegation in Indonesia deal.

flag British and French authorities are investigating alleged bribery at Thales, focusing on a £400,000 payment linked to an Indonesian air defence contract, following whistleblower claims from a former management controller. flag The probe, launched in November 2024, also involves a separate £100,000 payment to Saudi Arabia, though its status remains unconfirmed. flag Thales denies wrongdoing, citing an internal audit that found no evidence, and says it is cooperating with investigators. flag French authorities are also examining at least five other alleged corruption cases involving Thales in Malaysia, Brazil, India, and the UN, with no charges filed. flag Neither the SFO nor French prosecutors have commented.

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