Jun 22, 2026 – 5.00amFederal police are investigating billionaire businessman Richard White over claims he exploited a woman’s immigration status and financial insecurity for sex and provided false information on a visa application.The Australian Federal Police’s human exploitation taskforce launched the investigation into White – the executive chairman of WiseTech Global, one of the country’s most successful software firms – this year after a complaint from a former executive from another company he controls, Kyckr.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
WiseTech billionaire Richard White in AFP human trafficking probe
The software giant’s executive chairman is being investigated after a complaint about his conduct during an alleged sexual relationship with a former employee.
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WiseTech Global chairman Richard White under Australian Federal Police investigation for sexual exploitation and false visa statements. Investigation reveals governance risk at major Australian software firm, impacting Enterprise customer confidence and investor perception.
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