Saudi Arabia plays down threat to end talks on BAE deal
Saudi Arabian sources insisted that the country has not canceled its Eurofighter Typhoon order while Downing Street has refused to comment on the investigation by the Serious Fraud Office.
It has been alleged that investigators have found secret payments in Swiss bank accounts linked to a billionaire arms broker for the Saudi royal family.
The Guardian also reported that the SFO is also investigating into allegations that bribery attempts occurred during a deal to lease BAE-Saab Gripen fighters to Czech Republic.
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Saudi Arabia plays down threat to end talks on BAE deal
UK govt refuses to comment on BAE secret payments report
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