From the Serious Fraud Office, Wednesday afternoon:
The Serious Fraud Office, having received complaints about the business activities of Mr Nicholas Levene, has now opened a formal criminal investigation. This also follows complaints received by the Metropolitan Police Service, with which the SFO has been liaising.
A 45-year old man voluntarily attended an interview under caution at the SFO on 15 October 2009 and was released without charge pending further enquiries.
The Serious Fraud Office would like to hear from persons who believe they have any information that might help the SFO with its enquiries. The number to call is 0207 239 7388.
Serious Fraud Office,
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Press Office tel: 020 7239 7000 /7001
or mobiles: 0777 616 0985 or 07776 160 985
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Related links:
Financier who lost millions of investors’ money feared missing – Telegraph
Israeli basketball manager with Nick Levene link found hanged – Times
London financier Levene declared bankrupt – FT