Tank Jowett have been instructed in a substantial and complex multi-handed prosecution involving an alleged conspiracy to commit fraud by abuse of position.
The case concerns allegations of a coordinated scheme to defraud Tesco involving the unlawful acquisition of hundreds of mobile phones, with an estimated loss to the company of nearly £500,000. It is alleged that the offending involved the exploitation of internal systems and retail sales platforms across numerous stores throughout the country.
The prosecution relies on highly complex evidence, including detailed analysis of internal company data, transaction records from proprietary care hub and retail sales applications, extensive banking material, and large volumes of telephone and communications data. The case requires careful examination of how internal systems were allegedly manipulated and whether identified vulnerabilities or loopholes were exploited.
The allegations involve both employees and individuals said to have acted as bogus customers, raising significant issues around attribution, knowledge, and intent, as well as the reliability and interpretation of large-scale digital and financial evidence.
Tank Jowett are instructed to represent defendants facing serious allegations carrying substantial custodial risk. The case demands a forensic approach to evidence, strategic case management, and experience in defending complex, data-driven fraud prosecutions involving national retail organisations.
This instruction further demonstrates Tank Jowett’s strength in handling high-value, multi-defendant fraud cases, particularly those involving sophisticated misuse of corporate systems, extensive digital evidence, and nationwide operational scope. The defence team at Tank Jowett is led by Partner Adnan Hussain with highly experienced barrister Daniel Chadwick of 2 Hare Court Chambers instructed to represent our client in court.