A number of European aerospace giant EADS sites were being investigated, as part of an investigation looking into bribes. The news was revealed by Thomas Steinkraus-Koch, a public prosecutor in Munich.

He informed that investigation has taken place in the case, where bribe was being given to make sure that sale of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets faces no problem. The jets sent to Austria five years ago were later found to be part of a corrupt deal.

Koch said they have been suspecting a number of people who will be investigated one by one. For now, arrest warrants have been issued and only inspections have taken place. Gregor von Kursell, who is an EADS spokesman confirmed about the investigations.

He said investigations took place and they made sure that they fully co-operate with the authorities concerned. When asked about the matter, they denied commenting on the issue.

The investigation, which is on continuation since 2011, has been suspecting bribery and fraud issues both in Germany as well as in Munich. "I can confirm that we have searched several sites in Germany as part of a corruption inquiry", said Koch.