Post Office Horizon scandal: No Trials before 2027, say police

Published On Dec 11, 2024, 11:00 AM

The police investigation into the wrongful prosecutions linked to the Post Office Horizon IT scandal is uncovering potential criminal activities involving Post Office and Fujitsu employees, as well as some external lawyers. Over 3,000 individuals are believed to have been affected by the faulty Horizon software, with ongoing discussions about further charges as the investigation develops. The first trials are not expected until 2027, while the investigation is extensive, involving multiple police forces and thousands of documents.