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WiseTech Global Denies AFP Investigation into Chairman over Exploitation Claims

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WiseTech Global denies any knowledge of an Australian Federal Police investigation into executive chairman Richard White regarding claims of sexual exploitation and visa fraud.

The company states White "emphatically and unequivocally" denies any involvement in human trafficking.

The ASX announcement clarified the alleged probe relates to White in a personal capacity, with no suggestion of any investigation into the company itself.

This masthead reported on Monday that federal police are investigating White over claims he exploited a woman’s immigration status and financial insecurity for sex, and that he provided false information on a visa application.

WiseTech Global has strongly rejected allegations that the Australian Federal Police are investigating executive chairman Richard White.

In an announcement released Tuesday morning, the company stated it is not aware of any such probe and that White "emphatically and unequivocally" denies any involvement in human trafficking.

The ASX announcement specified that the alleged investigation relates to White in a personal capacity and there is no suggestion of any probe into the company itself.

This masthead reported on Monday that federal police are investigating White over claims he exploited a woman’s immigration status and financial insecurity for sex, and that he provided false information on a visa application.