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WiseTech founder accused of helping employee for sexual favours

Billionaire WiseTech Global founder Richard White is alleged to have provided a female employee with financial support and helped with her visa in return for an ongoing sexual relationship, according to explosive documents filed with the Federal Court this week.

Caroline Heidemann, a Brazilian woman on a temporary visa, has alleged in court documents that Mr White “made it clear that financial assistance was contingent upon” her “engaging in a personal and sexual relationship with him”.

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Kate McClymont is chief investigative reporter at The Sydney Morning Herald. Connect with Kate on Twitter. Email Kate at kmcclymont@smh.com.au
Max Mason covers financial crime, courts and corporate wrongdoing. A Walkley Award winner, Max’s journalism has also received awards from the National Press Club of Australia, the Kennedy Awards and Citibank. Message Max on Signal https://tinyurl.com/MaxMason Connect with Max on Twitter. Email Max at max.mason@afr.com

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