Credit Suisse offices in European cities searched in tax probe

Under scrutiny: A file photograph showing the logo at the entrance of the Swiss bank Credit Suisse in Zurich. Swiss banks have come under increased scrutiny in recent years amid an international crackdown on tax evasion.

ZURICH: Credit Suisse Group AG said its offices in London, Paris and Amsterdam were searched by authorities in connection with client tax matters.

Credit Suisse is cooperating with the authorities, the bank said in a statement yesterday.