Director shareholding

Forbidden Technologies plc (the "Company") announces that it has today received notification that Greg Hirst, Director, purchased through his pension fund the following shares in the Company:

Date No. of Shares Price per Share 22nd July 2008 25,000 8p 23rd July 2008 25,000 10p

For further information, please contact:

Forbidden Technologies plc Stephen Streater, Chief Executive (020 8879 7245)

Brewin Dolphin Investment Banking Nominated Advisor Ken Fleming (0845 213 4213)