Police investigate reports Boohoo bosses were stalked amid claims of ‘corporate espionage’
Police are investigating reports of stalking by executives of fast fashion company Boohoo.
There are also reportedly claims of ‘corporate espionage’.
Forces in Greater Manchester and Kent are investigating reports of stalking crimes, said to cause serious alarm or distress.
CEO Dan Finley, former boss John Lyttle and co-founder Mahmud Kamani were allegedly followed by men on public transport and in public in Kent, London and Manchester, according to The Times.
Lyttle, who resigned as CEO in October, is said to have had intruders on his property, while Kamani was reportedly attacked.
Kent Police and Greater Manchester Police confirmed investigations have been launched. No arrests have been made.
Investigation: Greater Manchester and Kent Police are investigating reports of stalking by executives of fast fashion company Boohoo
The identity of the alleged perpetrators or any organization that may be behind the alleged activities is not known.
The Times said Boohoo allegedly found surveillance equipment outside its Manchester headquarters last month. This was reported to the police, Greater Manchester City Council and the data watchdog.
Over the years, Boohoo has been the subject of many controversies, such as the confrontation with major shareholder Mike Ashley, who has demanded Kamani step aside.
Ashley will attempt to install himself as CEO at an investor meeting on December 20.
Boohoo has also faced controversy over reports of employee abuse at its suppliers.
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