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Former Fujitsu Engineer Faces Scrutiny Over Horizon IT System Failures

Public inquiry probes accusations of concealed evidence in one of the UK's largest miscarriages of justice.

  • Gareth Jenkins, ex-Fujitsu engineer, denies hiding IT system flaws during trials of subpostmasters.
  • The Horizon IT system's errors led to wrongful convictions of over 700 subpostmasters.
  • Jenkins is under investigation for possible perjury and perverting the course of justice.
  • Lawyers argue Jenkins protected the flawed system, causing widespread harm.
  • The inquiry continues to examine the extent of accountability within Fujitsu and the Post Office.
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