Ex-Southern Water boss charged with conspiracy to defraud over water tests
The former boss is among four charged over an alleged plan to manipulate water quality tests
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"denies all wrongdoing and has co-operated fully with the Environment Agency's investigation."
— Matthew Wright , Executive
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Former executive at Southern Water involved in fraud conspiracy.
Former executive at Southern Water charged alongside others in fraud case.
Former chief executive of Southern Water accused of conspiracy to defraud.
Philip Barker is a sports journalist and historian.
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The former boss is among four charged over an alleged plan to manipulate water quality tests
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