Police probe 125 million pounds sterling Drake & Scull JLE bid

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The possible crime of fraud and bribery is being investigated by UK police in connection with contractual relations on the 125 million pound sterling extension of the Jubilee Line. The offices of contractor Drake & Scull have been cleared of important documents connected with the contract. A press statement released by Drake & Scull claimed the arrest of one of its directors was part of an on-going process to help police with their inquiries. The original contract was costed at 76 million pound sterling in 1993 but the final bill is expected to be closer to 200 million pounds sterling.

United Kingdom, Fraud investigation, Drake and Scull Engineering

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US 'bid-rigging' firm axed

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US project management concern Project Consulting Group has been removed by US bank Credit Suisse First Boston from its 25,000 sq mt extension at Canary Wharf in London, England. The Manhattan District Attorney's office is unwilling to comment about whether Project Consulting Group is under investigation in New York, NY, and will also not state whether investigations cover the company's work in the UK. Bribery allegations have been made against the company, which has been replaced on the Credit Suisse First Boston project by Ove Arup and Partners.

Banking industry, Buildings and facilities, Bribery, Credit Suisse First Boston L.L.C., Project Consulting Group

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Police raid Jubilee Line QS

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Quantity surveying firm RWS Project Services, which is working on the Jubilee Line Extension, has been the subject of a raid by British Transport Police. It is believed that the raid is related to settled claims concerning mechanical and electrical and main contracts. The company denies any misconduct, and has expressed confidence that the police investigation will clear its name. A British Transport Police statement links the raid with an inquiry into claims of corruption and fraud relating to contracts for the Jubilee Line Extension project.

Fraud, RWS Project Services

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