I smell a rat and some BWOS and MOD arse covering.
I hate to ask, but is there a possibility that someone had built a ticking bomb and needed to get rid quick. Thus preventing BAEs already tarnished reputation becoming one of being a global joke.
OH give it a rest with the conspiracy theories.. sometimes sh*t just happens! You really think all this is in BAES' interests?
Scary thought .....BAES actually has a good reputation in some areas!!!!