Post Office scandal: Second IT system 'likely' to have caused shortfalls

Published On Sep 30, 2024, 11:20 AM

A recent investigation indicated that a second IT system, called Capture, previously used by the UK Post Office, may have also caused financial shortfalls similar to those linked to the notorious Horizon software. The report suggests that there is a reasonable possibility that the Capture system, which operated from 1992 to 1999, had faults that led to discrepancies in accounts. This revelation has prompted significant distress among authorities, including Post Office Minister Gareth Thomas, who expressed horror at the findings.