Employer Fraud, HMRC Investigation, Does my contract stand?

[mike77]

Hi

I work for a company in the car industry (self driving AI) where I believe the directors have carried out fraud and that the company is now under HMRC investigation

I wish to move as I no longer wish to work for the directors or the company.

I have a non compete that states that I cant work for a direct competitor for 12 months.

Were in a niche small industry with 5 competitors

Would the non compete still stand in the event of the directors carrying out a wrongful act, and the HMRC investigation being the reason i want to leave?

Thanks in advance

Mike