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WiseTech shares fall as founder Richard White denies a trafficking claim
Reports of an Australian police inquiry into a visa-for-sex allegation knocked billions off the logistics software firm, four months after White returned to its leadership. Richard White, the billionaire founder and executive chairman of the Australian logistics software company WiseTech Global, has denied any involvement in human trafficking after reports that police are investigating a [] This story continues at The Next Web
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The Next Web
· Jul 7, 2026
WiseTech co-founder Richard White steps down as chair, but keeps his board seat
Richard White, the billionaire co-founder of WiseTech Global, has stepped down as executive chair of the Australian logistics-software company, effective immediately, capping a fortnight of intensifying scrutiny. He is not, however, leaving the building. White will stay on the ASX-listed group’s board as an executive director and keep his role as chief innovation officer, WiseTech said in a statement to the [] This story continues at The Next Web
TheJournal.ie
· Jul 4, 2026
Irish businessman and philanthropist Martin Naughton dies aged 87
The Louth man was the billionaire founder of electrical company Glen Dimplex.
Irish Mirror
· Jul 4, 2026
Irish billionaire businessman and philanthropist Martin Naughton dies aged 87
The Louth native founded the Glen Dimplex electrical goods company and helped it grow into one of Ireland’s largest privately-owned manufacturing businesses
Tampa Free Press
· Jul 7, 2026
Darknet Heroin Ring Smashed After Shipping Kilogram Bricks Between Georgia And Florida
Federal authorities have dismantled a multi-state drug trafficking organization that allegedly utilized the Darknet to ship kilogram quantities of heroin across the Southeast, resulting in federal charges for two men. Eric Turner, 30, of Lizella, Georgia, and Jose Smith, 29, of Valrico, Florida, are charged in a federal indictment with conspiracy to possess with intent [] Darknet Heroin Ring Smashed After Shipping Kilogram Bricks Between Georgia And Florida
Brisbane Times
· Jun 23, 2026
Billionaire White denies human trafficking involvement as shares crater
WiseTech Global says it is unaware of any AFP investigation into executive chairman Richard White, who denies any involvement in human trafficking.
Boston.com
· Jun 22, 2026
Martha’s Vineyard doughnut shop ranks No. 4 in America, USA Today readers say
Back Door Donuts, the Oak Bluffs shop known for its late-night doughnuts, was the only New England business to make USA Today's top 10. The post Martha’s Vineyard doughnut shop ranks No. 4 in America, USA Today readers say appeared first on Boston.com.
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Related coverage for "WiseTech shares fall as founder Richard White denies a trafficking claim": The Next Web — WiseTech co-founder Richard White steps down as chair, but keeps his board seat. TheJournal.ie — Irish businessman and philanthropist Martin Naughton dies aged 87. Irish Mirror — Irish billionaire businessman and philanthropist Martin Naughton dies aged 87. Tampa Free Press — Darknet Heroin Ring Smashed After Shipping Kilogram Bricks Between Georgia And Florida. Brisbane Times — Billionaire White denies human trafficking involvement as shares crater. Boston.com — Martha’s Vineyard doughnut shop ranks No. 4 in America, USA Today readers say