A superyacht sank off the Sicilian coast during a storm, leaving six passengers missing, including British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and some of his inner circle. Lynch, recently acquitted in a U.S. fraud case, was celebrating his legal victory aboard the yacht. Lynch, known for founding Autonomy, a company that developed a search engine for business documents, sold the company to Hewlett-Packard for $11 billion in 2011. However, allegations of fraud tarnished his reputation, leading to a decade-long legal battle.
Among the missing is Christopher Morvillo, one of Lynch's U.S. lawyers, known for his expertise in fraud and corruption cases. Jonathan Bloomer, chairman of Morgan Stanley International, and his wife are also unaccounted for. Another tragic event linked to Lynch's circle was the recent death of Stephen Chamberlain, a former Autonomy executive acquitted alongside Lynch, who was fatally struck by a car.
The sinking of the superyacht has shocked the business and legal communities, with Lynch's acquittal marking a turning point in his tumultuous journey. The search for the missing passengers continues as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the yacht's sinking.
