UK fraud office: friend or foe of the medtech industry?
This article was originally published in SRA
Executive Summary
The director of the UK's Serious Fraud Office, Richard Alderman, has stressed his commitment to ensure the UK Bribery Act supports ethical companies that are disadvantaged by the activities of those involved in corrupt business practices. In doing so, he is encouraging whistleblowers who know of any wrongdoing to come forth.
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