The widow of British tech billionaire Mike Lynch has been spotted enjoying a lavish lifestyle aboard a luxury superyacht, even as her husband battles extradition to the US over fraud allegations.
Angela Bacares, 56, was photographed soaking up the sun on the sleek vessel in the Mediterranean, a stark contrast to the legal turmoil surrounding her husband.
Legal Storm Clouds Gather
Mike Lynch, once hailed as Britain's answer to Bill Gates, faces potential extradition to America where he's accused of inflating the value of his software company Autonomy before its £8.5 billion sale to Hewlett-Packard in 2011. US prosecutors allege the deal was based on fraudulent accounting.
The 58-year-old tech mogul, who maintains his innocence, could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted. His legal team continues to fight the extradition through the UK courts.
Life of Luxury Continues
Meanwhile, Mrs Bacares appears to be maintaining the couple's famously opulent lifestyle. The striking images show her relaxing on the yacht's deck in a stylish black swimsuit, enjoying cocktails with friends.
The couple, who married in 2005, own a £30 million London townhouse and a sprawling country estate in Suffolk. Their combined wealth was estimated at £750 million before the legal troubles began.
From Tech Power Couple to Legal Limbo
The Lynches were once the darlings of Britain's tech scene, with Mike founding Autonomy in 1996 and growing it into one of the UK's most successful software companies. The HP deal made him one of Britain's richest tech entrepreneurs overnight.
However, just a year after the acquisition, HP wrote down Autonomy's value by $8.8 billion, alleging "serious accounting improprieties". The ensuing legal battle has dragged on for over a decade.
As the courts decide her husband's fate, Mrs Bacares' Mediterranean getaway serves as a reminder of the high life the couple once enjoyed - and may yet cling to, depending on the outcome of this extraordinary case.
