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Ex-Post Office Executive Denies Wrongdoing at Horizon IT Inquiry

Angela van den Bogerd faces intense questioning over her role in the Post Office scandal, denies bullying and misleading practices.

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Overview

  • Angela van den Bogerd, a former Post Office executive, testified at the Horizon IT Inquiry, denying allegations of bullying and intimidation towards subpostmasters.
  • Van den Bogerd claimed issues with the Horizon IT system were 'outside her knowledge scope,' despite evidence suggesting otherwise.
  • The inquiry scrutinized her responses to subpostmasters' crises, including a case where a subpostmaster was driven to suicide.
  • Critics accuse van den Bogerd of lying and contributing to the suffering of many, with calls for accountability and justice for affected subpostmasters.
  • The scandal has led to over 700 wrongful convictions, with many subpostmasters still awaiting compensation despite government promises.