Sports Direct plc and JJB Sports plc

Sports Direct plc and JJB Sports plc

The Serious Fraud Office investigation into Sports Direct International plc and JJB Sports plc has been completed and it is decided that no charges are to be brought against the companies. The investigation into individuals continues.

The SFO investigation into suspected offences under the Fraud Act and the Enterprise Act commenced in September 2009. It arose from a referral by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT). The OFT investigation into alleged anti-competitive conduct in the sports goods retail sector is ongoing.