In effect, White has used his 37% stake in the company to muscle his way back into control.

Software giant WiseTech is in turmoil after a series of allegations were made against its founder. Here's what the scandal is about, and why it's costing the publicly-listed company billions of dollars in market value.

On one side was a group of independent directors with their reputations on the line. On the other, a powerful founder with everything to lose.