Federal police have searched the Sydney offices of the Seven Network in relation to alleged payments to convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby for interviews.
The network reported the police raids on air on Tuesday morning, saying they related to the Corby matter.
In a statement to AAP the Australian Federal Police confirmed it had "executed a number of search warrants in Sydney in relation to an ongoing Proceeds of Crime Act matter."
"As this matter is ongoing, it is not appropriate for the AFP to comment any further."
Seven reporter Damien Smith broke the news of the raid on The Morning Show, saying it was "pretty tense times here" with at least a dozen AFP officers raiding the Seven West Media headquarters.
It's believed the AFP raided the Jones Bay headquarters then the network's Redfern base then the Martin Place offices.
Seven also reported it was "no secret that Sunday Night has been the front runner in seeking rights to get an exclusive interview with Schapelle Corby following her nine years in jail".
"This search warrant has come at a time when it's a very delicate situation. The Indonesian officials are telling Schapelle that 'you do an interview and you could very well go back to jail'," Mr Smith said.
Seven said the network was cooperating but it was clear AFP officers were "not comfortable with our cameras being there".
Source: ONE News
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