Man convicted of nine fraud counts for holding multiple civil posts
A jury at Southwark Crown Court finds Kashim Chowdhury guilty of nine fraud offences after roughly seven hours of deliberation. The convictions stem from his simultaneous occupation of several full‑time civil service jobs, where he earned about £350,000 between 2020 and 2023. Prosecutors say he concealed his workload with sick notes while still working for the Home Office in March 2023.
Key facts
- Eight counts involve fraud by false representation and one count involves fraud by failing to disclose information.
- In spring 2023 he held five full‑time civil service positions across Defra, Health and Social Care, UK Health Security Agency, Business and Trade, Food Standards Agency and the Home Office.
- At one stage he was contracted for 183 hours of work per week, exceeding the total hours in a week.
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Why it matters
The case highlights risks of overlapping public‑sector roles and potential abuse of sick‑leave systems.
What changed
First published from BBC News and Hindustan Times