Police are investigating serious allegations of stalking and corporate espionage involving Boohoo Group executives.
- The incidents reportedly involve stalking targeted at CEO Dan Finley, former CEO John Lyttle, and co-founder Mahmud Kamani.
- Executives claim to have been followed across public areas in cities such as London, Manchester, and Kent.
- Unregistered surveillance equipment was discovered at Boohoo’s Manchester headquarters.
- Authorities in Manchester and Kent are conducting formal investigations.
Police have launched a comprehensive investigation following allegations of stalking and corporate espionage directed at key figures of Boohoo Group. These claims, raised by the company’s executives, have prompted law enforcement in Manchester and Kent to take action.
The claims centre around stalking activities allegedly targeted at Boohoo’s current CEO Dan Finley, ex-CEO John Lyttle, who resigned in October, and the company’s co-founder Mahmud Kamani. They report being followed by individuals, notably on public transport and in various public spaces across London, Manchester, and Kent. The specifics of who might have commissioned these acts remain undisclosed.
Most alarmingly, surveillance equipment was found near Boohoo’s headquarters in Manchester. This equipment was covertly recording the comings and goings of company staff. The evidence was handed over to the authorities and is now part of ongoing investigations by the police and the Information Commissioner’s Office.
A particular disturbing incident reportedly involved Kamani being physically assaulted by one of these individuals. Furthermore, Lyttle encountered two trespassers at his residence, heightening the sense of threat faced by the executives. In response, Boohoo has engaged with local authorities to ensure safety and transparency in addressing these threats.
Greater Manchester Police has confirmed the ongoing nature of their investigation, which centres on creating significant distress among the victims. Simultaneously, Kent Police are conducting similar investigations focused on incidents within the Sevenoaks region. A Boohoo spokesperson has refrained from commenting further due to the sensitive nature of the active investigation.
These developments underscore the serious nature of the allegations faced by Boohoo and the critical role of law enforcement in addressing them.
