Reality television star Matt Wright, famed for his daredevil antics on National Geographic's Outback Wrangler, is embroiled in a deeply serious legal scandal after court documents alleged his involvement in a clandestine bugging operation.
Explosive filings with the Northern Territory Supreme Court claim that covert listening devices were secretly planted inside a residential property. The documents name Wright, 45, along with his current solicitor and a former lawyer, alleging they were privy to the highly sensitive private conversations recorded without consent.
The Secret Recordings
The alleged operation was sophisticated. According to the claims, the hidden devices were installed to capture private discussions within the home. These recordings, which represent a potential gross invasion of privacy, were then allegedly disseminated to Wright's legal representatives.
The matter came to light through a notice of motion filed by a party in a separate civil case against Wright and his companies. This legal manoeuvre seeks to compel Wright to disclose all documents and communications related to the alleged bugging, including any instructions he gave concerning the operation.
A Web of Legal Intrigue
The court documents paint a complex picture. They allege that a former solicitor for Wright, who is also named, received a hard drive containing the secret recordings. This hard drive was later passed to Wright's current solicitor. The identity of who planted the devices remains unclear from the filings.
Wright's current legal team has vehemently denied any wrongdoing on their part. In a countering affidavit, his solicitor stated he believed the recordings were provided lawfully and has since taken steps to ensure they are not accessed or used.
Ongoing Investigations and Past Troubles
The Northern Territory Police have confirmed they are assessing the information contained within the court documents. This scandal adds to a tumultuous period for the reality TV star, who is still navigating the fallout from his involvement in a fatal helicopter crash that killed his co-star, Chris 'Willow' Wilson, in 2022. While some charges related to that incident were dropped, others remain before the court.
This latest allegation threatens to severely damage the public persona of the adventurous outback figure, raising profound questions about privacy, ethics, and the conduct of those in the public eye.
