On 19 February 2003 a quote was widely reported in the UK national media from the Dusseldorf State Prosecutor's Office which stated that "the investigation against five others, including Mr Gent (sic), is going on."

Vodafone would like to point out that Sir Christopher's solicitor in Germany has received a formal letter from the Dusseldorf State Prosecutor's Office dated 11 February 2003 stating that proceedings against Sir Christopher had been dropped.

Vodafone Group
Tim Brown, Group Corporate Affairs Director
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