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Australia's Wise Tech co-founder Richard White steps down as executive chair

Billionaire Richard White has stepped down as chair of Wise Tech Global Ltd., just weeks after denying he was involved in human trafficking amid reports he was being investigated by police over claims he used a woman’s immigration status for sex.

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What happened Australia's Wise Tech co-founder Richard White steps down as executive chair.
The headline split Channel NewsAsia frames it as "Australia's Wise Tech co-founder Richard White steps down as executive chair". Bloomberg - Technology frames it as "Wise Tech Shares Jump After Billionaire White Quits as Chair".
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Channel NewsAsiaNews report · Jul 7, 1:29 AM

Australia's Wise Tech co-founder Richard White steps down as executive chair

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Bloomberg - TechnologyNews report · Jul 7, 12:28 AM

Wise Tech Shares Jump After Billionaire White Quits as Chair

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Billionaire Richard White has stepped down as chair of Wise Tech Global Ltd., just weeks after denying he was involved in human trafficking amid reports he was being investigated by police...

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