The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has confirmed it has opened a criminal investigation into bribery and
corruption allegations
at Rolls-Royce.

The disclosure comes a
year after the aero-engine giant said it was co-operating with the SFO after its
own investigations identified matters of concern involving intermediaries in overseas markets.

It followed a request for information from the
SFO about allegations of
malpractice in both Indonesia
and China.