Ainsworth game technology The leadership has found itself in hot water as the chief executive officer of the slot manufacturer is being investigated on corruption charges.
Pneumon suspected relationships with Ibisa affair
Harald NewmanThe CEO of Ainsworth is suspected of a major political scam related to the gaming industry, the relationship with the Ibisa affair. The original scam was exposed by undercover reporters, who filmed high-profile politicians who agreed to provide favorable contracts to gaming companies in exchange for media support.
It is believed that Pneumon, who was going to Novomatic at the time, is believed to be involved in the Ibisa affair. For reference, Newman served as CEO of Novomatic between 2014 and 2020. Novomatic Answorth is one of the largest shareholders and is currently on the way Over -acquiring companyThe deal gives importance to Ainsworth $ 1.00 per share and is expected to close in the second half of the year.
Due to the participation of a reported partnership in the Ibisa affair, the office of the Austrian Economic and Corruption Prosecutor began an investigation into the case.
Ainsworth believes that no evidence of wrongdoing will be discovered
The investigation into the alleged relationship with the scam was first declared by the Australian Financial Review and finally confirmed by Ainsworth. The company did not disclose the matter to its shareholders with the fact that the investigation is still initial and does not confirm the real relations between its CEO and the political scam.
Ainsworth further said that his decision not to disclose the matter was supported by legal advice. However, the manufacturer confirmed that all relevant regulators have been informed about the investigation.
Ainsworth also mentioned that except for one, most of the investigations in Newman have been discontinued. Apart from this, emphasized that no evidence of any wrongdoing was found in the closed investigation.
Ainsworth expressed confidence that the final investigation would not be violated in the same way.
The current information available on one of the remaining investigations suggests that WKSTA will finalize its examination on the facts established before submitting their resolution to the Austrian regulatory officers required for approval to close this final investigation.
Einworth Statement
Ainsworth said that it had thoroughly examined the background of the Newman before appointing as the Chief Executive Officer. The company concluded that its confidence is also resonant in all the courts where the arrival is fully licensed.
