Written question asked by David Winnick (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 June 1996. It was answered by Lord Lyell of Markyate (Conservative) on Tuesday, 4 June 1996 on behalf of the Attorney General.

Attorney General

Question: What action is currently being taken by the Serious Fraud Office to investigate monies stolen from Polly Peck plc for the purposes of political donations in the United Kingdom.

Answer: Mr. Winnick: To ask the Attorney-General what action is currently being taken by the Serious Fraud Office to investigate moneys stolen from Polly Peck plc for the purposes of political donations in the United Kingdom.[30666] The Attorney-General: The role of the Serious Fraud Office is to investigate alleged serious or complex fraud. Asil Nadir, formerly chairman of Polly Peck International plc, stands indicted before the central criminal court on 13 counts of theft involving over £33 million alleged to have been stolen from Polly Peck International plc. In May 1993 he absconded and a warrant was issued for his arrest. The purposes for which monies allegedly stolen are alleged to have been used are not directly relevant to the charges and are not the subject of current investigation by the SFO.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 30666; 278 c389-90W
Session: 1995-96
Subjects: Company investigations Companies Contributions Fraud Political parties Serious Fraud Office Polly Peck