By Adria Calatayud


Thales denied allegations stemming from a joint investigation by U.K. and French authorities into suspected bribery and corruption.

The French aerospace and defense group confirmed Friday that the probe relates to a contract in Asia and focuses on four of its entities located in France and the U.K.

"Thales denies the allegations brought to its knowledge," it said.

Britain's Serious Fraud Office said Thursday that it had joined forces with France's National Financial Prosecutor's Office to investigate suspected bribery and corruption at Thales, without providing more details.


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