A Second Sight investigator tells the public inquiry into the Horizon scandal that former Post Office boss Paula Vennells seemed more concerned about protecting its image than getting to the truth.
There was 'possibly a criminal conspiracy' at the Post Office, according to an independent forensic accountant drafted in to investigate the controversial Horizon accounting system.
'Accordingly, I had to find a way of communicating my concerns, but which limited the risk of a legal action against me, or Second Sight, by POL. 'The most likely threats appeared to be an action for defamation, breach of confidence or breach of contract.' Second Sight 'steered away' from truth He continued: 'My work for POL and the Scheme was probably the most challenging in the 40 years of my career as a chartered accountant.
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