The Oklahoma probe also found that Mr. Wey allegedly failed to disclose to his customers consulting agreements with two of the companies, including one in which Mr. Wey would serve as the "U.S. representative" of a Chinese company owned by his sister.
"It's tremendous news for us because it means this is one step further on restoring the canal to link up with the national network and the River Wey navigation in Guildford, Surrey, " she said.