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Clinuvel chairman faces bid to ensnare him in criminal probe

Carrie LaFrenz
Carrie LaFrenzSenior reporter

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An estranged former business partner of Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals chairman Willem Blijdorp has petitioned a Dutch Court of Appeals in a last-ditch attempt to ensnare the wealthy biotech boss in a criminal probe.

Dutch public prosecutors last year declined to move ahead with a formal investigation into Mr Blijdorp relating to alleged white-collar crimes spanning forgery, extortion and slander, according to Dutch court documents obtained by AFR Weekend.

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Carrie LaFrenz is a senior journalist covering retail/consumer goods. She previously covered healthcare/biotech. Carrie has won multiple awards for her journalism including financial journalist of the year from The National Press Club. Connect with Carrie on Twitter. Email Carrie at carrie.lafrenz@afr.com

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