Why Vector dropped charges against company executives

Why Vector dropped charges against company executives
Vector is continuing its pursuit of fraud charges. (Image: supplied)
Victoria Young
A just-released judgment in the Vector private prosecution sheds light on why the lines company dropped criminal charges against two company managers.The lines company laid criminal charges back in 2017 alleging fraud over a specific project. Vector claims it fixed the price with the company which then overcharged Vector by negotiating reduced prices with subcontractors.Secrecy orders prevent BusinessDesk from revealing the names of the two people or the construction company they worked for.  A trial started this week in the high court at...

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