Former Southern Water employees to face trial over alleged cover-up in wastewater testing
Former Southern Water executives and employees are facing a criminal trial for allegedly conspiring to defraud regulators by manipulating wastewater testing results between 2012 and 2017. The case, brought by the UK's Environment Agency, involves claims that the company avoided significant penalties through these fraudulent practices.
Former employees of Southern Water stand accused of trying to defraud the Environment Agency and water regulator Ofwat between 2012 and 2017. Photograph: Dominic Lipinski/PA Former employees of Southern Water stand accused of trying to defraud the Environment Agency and water regulator Ofwat between 2012 and 2017. Photograph: Dominic Lipinski/PA UK news Former Southern Water employees to face trial over alleged cover-up in wastewater testing Ex-chief executive Matthew Wright among those named in criminal proceedings by Environment Agency
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