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Former Southern Water CEO Matthew Wright charged
Filed: Jul 22, 2026 at 1:05 PM ET
Summary: Matthew Wright and three others were charged with conspiring to manipulate wastewater test results.
WHO: Matthew Wright; three other defendants; Environment Agency; Ofwat
WHAT: Charged with conspiring to manipulate wastewater flows before mandatory water quality tests.
WHEN: Jul 22, 2026 at 12:42 PM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: They are accused of deliberately manipulating wastewater flows to influence water quality test results.
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