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From penthouse to prison cell: The Downfall of Eric Watson

Matt Nippert
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Business Investigations Reporter·NZ Herald·
13 mins to read

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The fall of Eric John Watson, from penthouse-dwelling playboy to prisoner in apparent penury, didn't happen overnight. He's also recently caught Covid-19, split from his long-time partner Lisa Henrekson, large swathes of his business empire are in liquidation and his companies owe Inland revenue more than $118m in back taxes and interest.

His jailing this week for four months on contempt charges, after English

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