The U.K. Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has dropped a two-year case against Japan-based endoscope maker Olympus Corp in light of a London court ruling that misleading auditors is not seen as a criminal offence under English law.

The U.K. Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has dropped a two-year case against Japan-based endoscope maker Olympus Corp in light of a London court ruling that misleading auditors is not seen as a criminal offence under English law.