UK Home Secretary Priti Patel green-lights Mike Lynch's extradition to US to face Autonomy fraud charges
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- News link: https://www.theregister.co.uk/2022/01/28/lynch_extradition/
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The British businessman is wanted in the United States to [1]stand trial on 17 charges of fraud and false accounting. American prosecutors claim Lynch overstated his firm's value and cheated Hewlett Packard investors when he sold his firm Autonomy to the US IT giant in 2011 for $11bn – an acquisition that led to a staggering [2]$8.8bn writedown by HP the following year.
Lynch denies any wrongdoing.
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After Uncle Sam indicted Lynch in 2018 and sought to extradite the tech tycoon from the UK to put him on trial, Hewlett Packard Enterprise sued him and Autonomy's ex-CFO Sushovan Hussain in England, seeking to recoup billions of pounds in damages and accusing the pair of fraudulently cooking the books at the Brit biz to secure that fateful acquisition.
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Earlier today, a High Court judge [6]ruled in overall favor of HPE in that civil fraud case. Hours later, and [7]on a deadline , the UK Home Secretary approved Lynch's extradition having waited for the High Court case outcome.
In July 2021, London's Westminster Magistrates' Court [8]ruled that Lynch should be shipped to California to stand trial, as requested by the US Department of Justice, and he has continued to fight that extradition at every turn. Following today's blow at the High Court, the Home Secretary's approval seemed inevitable.
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"Under the Extradition Act 2003, the Secretary of State must sign an extradition order if there are no grounds to prohibit the order being made," a Home Office spokesperson said in a statement.
"Extradition requests are only sent to the Home Secretary once a judge decides it can proceed after considering various aspects of the case. On January 28, following consideration by the courts, the extradition of Dr Michael Lynch to the US was ordered."
[10]HPE has 'substantially succeeded' in its £3.3bn fraud trial against Autonomy's Mike Lynch – judge
[11]Mike Lynch loses US extradition delay bid: Flight across the Atlantic looks closer than ever
[12]HP lifts lid on Autonomy lawsuit claim
[13]US prosecutors whack more charges on list against ex-Autonomy boss Mike Lynch over $11bn HP biz gobble
Lynch's lawyers said he will appeal the decision.
“Dr Lynch firmly denies the charges brought against him in the US and will continue to fight to establish his innocence," said Chris Morvillo of Clifford Chance.
"He is a British citizen who ran a British company in Britain subject to British laws and rules and that is where the matter should be resolved. This is not the end of the battle — far from it. Dr Lynch will now file an appeal to the High Court in London.”
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In 2019, Hussain was [15]sentenced to five years behind bars in California for fraud committed during the sale of Autonomy to HP. ®
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[1] https://www.theregister.com/2021/02/09/mike_lynch_extradition_autonomy_hpe/
[2] https://www.theregister.com/2012/11/20/hp_alleges_autonomy_fraud/
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[6] https://www.theregister.com/2022/01/28/hpe_multibillion_fraud_trial_mike_lynch_autonomy/
[7] https://www.theregister.com/2022/01/26/mike_lynch_extradition_delay/
[8] https://www.theregister.com/2021/07/22/mike_lynch_extradition_bid_first_stage_loss/
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[10] https://www.theregister.com/2022/01/28/hpe_multibillion_fraud_trial_mike_lynch_autonomy/
[11] https://www.theregister.com/2022/01/26/mike_lynch_extradition_delay/
[12] https://www.theregister.com/2015/05/06/hp_autonomy_suit_particulars/
[13] https://www.theregister.com/2019/03/23/mike_lynch_new_charges/
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[15] https://www.theregister.com/2020/08/27/sushovan_hussain_autonomy_appeal_loss/
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Re: Astounding !
And to think that yesterday Mike Lynch had to worry about which private jet to use and now (albeit in 14 days' time) he just has to worry about 'top bunk or bottom?'
Re: Astounding !
...and whether he *really* needs the bar of soap he just dropped.
Re: Astounding !
Hmm, a rape joke. Classy.
It's complicated
I've tried to follow this but still can't make up my mind, as others have commented neither side look good in this and it seems it still has a little way to run.
But if there was some way we could get Priti Patel out of the country (or just out of government as a lesser option) I'd have no qualms about that.
If we could add Liz Truss and Nadine Dorries to the list I'd be happier.
Just so as to not appear misogynistic I'll balance this with:
Boris Johnson, Jacob Rhys-Mogg and Michael Gove.
A man can dream...
Re: It's complicated
If that's your dream, you must be awfully dull when awake.
Re: It's complicated
'If that's your dream, you must be awfully dull when awake.'
Yes, yes I am.
Have we met?
Re: It's complicated
At least he's still a British citizen...for now.
He has 14 days to appeal
Which I expect him to do before undergoing top level training in appearing autistic, suicidal and desperately sad. In other news Google has seen a marked spike in searches for embassies of nations without an extradition treaty with the US in walking distance of the High Court. Mr Lynch, a notable Chinese citizen and staunch defender of the CCP, was seen earlier today shaking hands with the Chinese ambassador before boarding a Eurostar to Paris, his ancestral home, to reclaim his French citizenship. In a brief exchange with reporters he denied categorically having any knowledge that France does not extradite its citizens outside the European Union: "Non, non Je ne sais rien about les matters such" he exclaimed before being rushed to hospital with a possibly fatal illness for which there is no treatment in the US which tragically renders its sufferers unfit to face trial.
It seems simple to me
He should hire Assange’s solicitors.
or
He should consider getting temporary dementia as somebody ot other did a couple of decades or so ago. Can’t remember his name or trial case but it may have been the Guinness thing. It’s Friday, am in the pub and can’ be arsed to look it up.
Re: It seems simple to me
He should hire Assange’s solicitors.
or
He should consider getting temporary dementia as somebody ot other did a couple of decades or so ago. Can’t remember his name or trial case but it may have been the Guinness thing. It’s Friday, am in the pub and can’ be arsed to look it up.
Ernest Saunders is the bloke you’re thinking of I believe and yes that was the Guinness share manipulation scheme. He served under a year of his sentence because he was “suffering from Alzheimer’s. Weirdly he made a full recovery from this normally 100% fatal disease.
Re: It seems simple to me
Be careful about comparing this case (allegation of corporate fraud, proven in the High Court) against the other (allegation of espionage by a journalist ). I have no idea which way the Assange decision will go, but it isn't remotely comparable, either legally, politically, or ethically.
Re: It seems simple to me
Is Assange is in fact a journalist?
Muck-raker? Yes.
Journalist? Nah.
I hear the Ecuadorian Embassy has a room ...
He should be right at home
US justice is akin to a Lynch mob.
Are you local?
This is a local IT shop for local people. We’ll have no trouble here.
Sucks to get caught.
The governments advice to business is do what ever you want just don't get caught.
I quote the CBI:-
"The CBI is the UK's premier business organization, providing a voice for firms at a regional, national and international level to policymakers. Our Purpose — helping business create a more prosperous society"
CBI has no ethics and Mike Lynch did get caught.
Hmm...
So Priti is getting the US establishment on side to get even more hidden dirt on her possible competitors for the soon to be vacant PM's position?
Re: Hmm...
Or needing visas for the family; why limit your (post Westminster) asperations to the UK ...
A question about her name.
How do you pronounce "Priti"? My screen reader can't decide if it's said like "pretty", "Friday", or "pree-tee" & it's making my head hurt.
*Sets out pints for those that care to help*
Thank you. =-)
Re: A question about her name.
It's pronounced "sh**head"
Re: A question about her name.
"Preeti, also: Preety, Preity or Priti , Prethy is a feminine given name in Indian and especially Indo-Aryan languages."
[1]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preeti
Whilst the above does not list "Preethi", that variation is easier to pronounce
[2]http://www.parentingnation.in/indianbabynames/meaning-of-preethi-name
I am not sure the name fits the character...
"pleasure", "kindness", "grace", "love"
She probably sings Leonard Bernstein's song from West Side Story in the shower...
I feel Priti,
Oh, so Priti,
I feel Priti and witty and bright!
And I pity
Any girl who isn't me tonight.
I feel charming,
Oh, so charming
It's alarming how charming I feel!
Such a Priti face,
Such a Priti dress,
Such a Priti smile,
Such a Priti me!
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preeti
[2] http://www.parentingnation.in/indianbabynames/meaning-of-preethi-name
Let the Lynching Begin
If Lynch gets to the People's Republic of California he will be lucky to avoid a rope burn. To many CA criminals got hurt by Leo the Galactic Idiot blunders and want to lynch anyone they can get their grubby mitts on. They should be going after Leo the Galactic Idiot; there is the real criminal in this saga.
Re: Let the Lynching Begin
Who? What? Your post makes no sense.
I assume you're talking about this guy: https://www.theregister.com/2019/04/01/leo_apotheker_autonomy_trial/
(Due Diligence? Isn't that Dilbert's job?)
But what do you mean by "Too many californian criminals got hurt by leo's blunders"
If you are married to an important intelligence officer you can end a teenager’s life and not only have to show up on video link.
False equivalency
two wrongs don't get to balance each other out
Astounding !
It was on a razor's edge where she would decide.