ASIC to quiz Leighton witnesses over bribery accusations

By Nick McKenzie and Richard Baker
Updated April 2 2014 - 7:18am, first published 3:00am
ASIC chief Greg Medcraft says the watchdog has opened a formal investigation so it can use its compulsory powers to probe Leighton Holdings. Photo: Louie Douvis
ASIC chief Greg Medcraft says the watchdog has opened a formal investigation so it can use its compulsory powers to probe Leighton Holdings. Photo: Louie Douvis

Australia's corporate watchdog is preparing to use its Star Chamber powers to quiz witnesses and suspects over possible corporate offences arising from allegations that Leighton Holdings paid multimillion-dollar bribes to win contracts overseas.

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