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Ex-Genetic Technologies CEO convicted of market manipulation

The former chief executive of cancer test developer Genetic Technologies faces a lengthy jail sentence and fines of up to $770,000 after he was convicted of market manipulation rising from share trading in 2006.

Jessica Gardner
Jessica GardnerDeputy editor - News
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The former chief executive of cancer test developer Genetic Technologies Dr Mervyn Jacobson faces a lengthy jail sentence and fines of up to $770,000 after he was convicted of market manipulation arising from share trading in 2006.

Dr Jacobson was convicted on Wednesday in the Victorian Supreme Court, according to a release from the corporate watchdog.

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Jessica Gardner is Deputy editor - News. She has previously edited the Companies and Markets section. Connect with Jessica on Twitter. Email Jessica at jgardner@afr.com

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