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Three prominent logistics firms shocked many as they confessed their roles in a colossal fraud operation, swindling the Royal Mail out of a staggering £70 million ($89.4 million). The trick? Slyly under-declaring the volume of business posts.
£70M Fraud On Royal Mail: From Not Guilty to Admission
As the drama unfolded at Southwark Crown Court, a sudden twist came about.
Just a week into the trial, the firms had a change of heart, leading Judge Philip Bartle KC to instruct the jury to record guilty verdicts.
The judge elucidated to the jury, “In the whirlwind of legal proceedings, swift decisions like this can often lead to abrupt endings. Remember, every move is geared towards justice.”
Interestingly, despite the major revelation, no evidence was presented against Parmjeet Sandhu, 56, his nephew Balginder Sandhu, 46, and Lawkhwinder Sekhon, 42. All of whom were embroiled in the trial alongside these companies.
The Sandhu Saga
Parmjeet Sandhu, caught in the eye of the storm, took a step back and pleaded guilty – but to a lighter charge.
