Former Post Office Boss Admits to Providing Incorrect Evidence
Paula Vennells, former Post Office CEO, admitted her false testimony about the Horizon IT system to MPs in 2012. Over 900 sub-postmasters were wrongfully prosecuted due to the faulty system between 1999 to 2015. Her apology during the inquiry faced criticism and accusations of a cover-up by former sub-postmasters.
Paula Vennells, former chief executive of the Post Office, admitted in an inquiry that her testimony to MPs in 2012 regarding the Horizon IT system was incorrect.
The Horizon system led to the wrongful prosecution of over 900 sub-postmasters between 1999 and 2015, falsely accusing them of financial discrepancies.
Ms. Vennells, who served as CEO from 2012 to 2019, frequently broke down during the questioning and issued repeated apologies.
Former sub-postmasters criticized her statements, accusing her of being part of a cover-up.
The inquiry continues to examine the extent and impact of the faulty Horizon system.
The Horizon system led to the wrongful prosecution of over 900 sub-postmasters between 1999 and 2015, falsely accusing them of financial discrepancies.
Ms. Vennells, who served as CEO from 2012 to 2019, frequently broke down during the questioning and issued repeated apologies.
Former sub-postmasters criticized her statements, accusing her of being part of a cover-up.
The inquiry continues to examine the extent and impact of the faulty Horizon system.
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