SFO-directed raid complicates Spark claim

SFO-directed raid complicates Spark claim
Victoria Young
An accused co-conspirator has complained a Serious Fraud Office-ordered raid on his home has meant he can't comply with disclosure orders in a case brought by Spark New Zealand.  The telco claims the former subcontractor and another company conspired against it. However, Spark is struggling to get the documents it wants to proceed with arbitration from its opponents. One has cited mental health issues and the other is saying he’s got no documents because he was subject to a police raid. The telco took to the High Court at Auckland toda...

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