From the SFO’s press release today:
“Further to our announcement on 2 July 2012, the Director of the Serious Fraud Office, David Green QC, is satisfied that existing criminal offences are capable of covering conduct in relation to the alleged manipulation of Libor and related interest rates. The investigation, announced on 6 July, involves a number of financial institutions.”
See also: Serious Fraud Office to open criminal investigation into alleged LIBOR manipulation