The London offices of Rupert Murdoch’s entertainment empire 21st Century Fox have been raided by investigators.
European Commission investigators reportedly seized documents and computer records from the company’s offices in Hammersmith, west London, on Tuesday.
Fox Networks Group, a unit of Mr Murdoch’s firm, said it was cooperating fully with the competition watchdog’s inspection. It said the precise nature of the confidential investigation, which is believed to be in its early stages, was unclear.
Sources at the offices said officials were trying to keep a low profile and that staff were warned to keep quiet about details of the raid, according to the Telegraph.
"Fox Networks Group (FNG) is cooperating fully with the EC inspection," a spokesman said. FNG is an operating unit of Fox, which distributes TV and cable channels and content around the world.
The Commission can investigate firms they believe are abusing their market dominance or are involved in price fixing with other companies.
The Standard has approached 21st Century Fox for further comment.
