Six people linked to polymer bank note maker Securency have been arrested for the alleged bribery of foreign officials.
Australian Federal Police on Friday said the six would be charged with offences relating to the bribery of officials in Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam between 1999 and 2005.
Securency is partly owned by the Reserve Bank of Australia, the nation's central bank.
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The AFP said further charges may be laid, but was unable to comment on the investigation that might be going on in Australia or other countries.
The six charged in Victoria were former employees of Securency and Note Printing Australia, and held positions as chief executive officers and chief financial officers, as well as sales agents.
It was alleged that bribes were made to foreign public officials to secure contracts.
The six Australian offenders will appear in a Melbourne magistrates court on Friday.
The charges carry a maximum penalty of 10 years' imprisonment and/or a $1.1 million fine.
