Former CBL chief executive Peter Harris stands outside the High Court in Auckland after being cleared of eight charges brought by the Serious Fraud Office. The former chief executive of collapsed insurer CBL has been found not guilty at the High Court in Auckland of charges brought by the Serious Fraud Office. Rob Stock/Stuff Former CBL chief executive Peter Harris uses a walking stick after suffering a stroke. Speaking outside the High Court after being cleared of all charges, Harris said he would issue a statement shortly. The Serious Fraud Office issued a statement that said it was “considering” the verdicts, but did not say whether it would appeal.