Where’s Eric Watson’s wealth?

Where’s Eric Watson’s wealth?
Victoria Young
Businessman Eric Watson may be in jail, but his wealth continues to evade former business partner Owen Glenn.At Watson’s sentencing last week, Glenn’s lawyer outlined how difficult tracing Watson’s millions has been, and the court heard how Glenn’s Kea Investments has actions underway in Jersey and Florida to trace the former Bendon owner’s wealth.Watson was jailed for contempt over lying about his assets after a court ordered he disclose them to Glenn, who is trying extract 43.5 million British pounds awarded to h...

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