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Former Southern Water boss appears in court charged with fraud conspiracy over 'plan to manipulate water quality tests and dodge £45m in fines'
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Matthew Wright, 60, appeared in court alongside three other former employees to face charges of fraud conspiracy over alleged plans to manipulate water quality tests.
The charges relate to an alleged plan to dodge £45m in fines by manipulating water quality tests.
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- Matthew Wright charged with fraud conspiracy
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- Potential fines and penalties for those charged
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Case highlights concerns over water quality and corporate accountability
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- Sep 11Home | Mail Online (GB): Matthew Wright (pictured), 60, appeared at Bromley Magistrates' Court on Friday alongside three other former employees to face the criminal
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