Fujitsu Faces Scrutiny Over Post Office Scandal Amid Ongoing Parliamentary Inquiry
Despite receiving over £3.4 billion in government contracts since 2019, Fujitsu is under investigation for its role in the wrongful convictions of post office operators.
- Kemi Badenoch failed to address the Horizon scandal during a meeting with Fujitsu at Davos, focusing instead on UK investment opportunities.
- Fujitsu has received over £3.4 billion in contracts from Treasury-linked organizations since 2019, despite its role in the Post Office scandal.
- A parliamentary inquiry into the scandal is ongoing, with Fujitsu offering apologies and agreeing to contribute towards compensation for wrongfully convicted postmasters.
- The scandal, which involved faulty software leading to wrongful convictions of post office operators, has gained renewed attention following a TV drama.
- Government departments and public bodies have been asked to provide information on contracts awarded to Fujitsu since the high court ruling in 2019.
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