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No privilege in dishonest WhatsApp messages, judge rules

Decision covers messages between former bankrupt Ken Wikeley and US lawyer in fraudulent conspiracy fight.

Sir Owen Glenn was the target of a US$136m fraudulent conspiracy, the High Court has found.

Tim Hunter Mon, 19 Feb 2024

There was evidence of dishonest purpose in WhatsApp messages between a US lawyer and his client, the High Court has ruled in a judgment allowing their use in evidence.

The decision issued last week by Justice Ian Gault ruled on an application by Sir Owen Glenn’s Kea Investments for an order that

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Tim Hunter Mon, 19 Feb 2024
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