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that did not carry any obligations. In response to the criticism, Wagner told
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reported that the company had missed payments to staff and third parties, two years after raising substantial sums in investment. On 19 February 2016, Powa
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reported that Wagner was to enter into legal proceedings against a former Powa directors and investors, accusing them of colluding to force the company into administration.
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in 2000. Subsequently, it was nicknamed by the city and a number of publications as 'Dial-a-dog'.
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