Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc dismissed 10 traders in connection with alleged manipulation of Libor rates, the Press Association reported, citing unidentified sources.

It is not known when the traders were let go, the news agency said. RBS has not commented, PA reported.

Calls made outside of regular business hours to RBS spokesman Michael Strachan were not immediately returned today.

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