Police in Manchester and Kent are investigating claims that current and former executives at the fashion retailer Boohoo have been the victims of stalking and surveillance.
The Times newspaper reported that alleged stalking offences were committed against Boohoo’s co-founder and executive chair Mahmud Kamani, chief executive Dan Finley and its former boss John Lyttle.
“We can confirm that Boohoo Group has made us aware of concerns regarding the discovery of surveillance equipment outside its head office,” a spokesperson for the information watchdog said.
Greater Manchester Police said: “An investigation is ongoing around stalking involving serious alarm/distress with no arrests made at this stage.”
Separately, Frasers Group, which is Boohoo’s biggest shareholder, has criticised the company’s management, its recent results and its business review.
Claims of stalking and surveillance against current and former executives at fashion retailer Boohoo are being looked into by police in Kent and Manchester.
Despite not having made any arrests, Greater Manchester Police stated that it is investigating claims “involving serious distress”.
According to the Times newspaper, Boohoo’s former boss John Lyttle, chief executive Dan Finley, and co-founder and executive chair Mahmud Kamani were all accused of stalking.
Boohoo’s spokesperson stated: “While a police investigation is underway, it would be inappropriate to comment. “..”.
The Information Commissioner’s Office (IOC) claimed that Boohoo had alerted them to a possible surveillance incident outside the Manchester-based retailer’s headquarters.
An information watchdog spokesperson stated, “We can confirm that Boohoo Group has made us aware of concerns regarding the discovery of surveillance equipment outside its head office.”.
According to Greater Manchester Police, “A stalking investigation involving serious alarm or distress is still ongoing, and no arrests have been made as of yet. “,”.
The Kent Police Department stated that it “is investigating reported stalking offences, including at locations within the Sevenoaks area.”.
“No arrests have been made, and investigations are still ongoing,” it stated. “.”.
The BBC has reached out to Mr. Lyttle, who resigned as Boohoo’s CEO in October after five years in that position.
After announcing that it was contemplating a significant restructuring and potential dissolution of the company, claiming that the business was still “fundamentally undervalued,” Boohoo announced Mr. Lyttle’s departure.
Frasers Group, Boohoo’s largest shareholder, has also criticized the company’s management, recent performance, and business review. Additionally, Frasers stated in an open letter to other shareholders that it wishes to add Mike Ashley to the board of Boohoo.
Boohoo has responded, saying: “Frasers seems determined to interfere with Boohoo’s business review and act solely for its own financial gain. “,”.
Sports Direct’s founder, Mr. Ashley, has established a retail empire that includes House of Fraser, Flannels, and Evans Cycles, all of which are owned by the Frasers Group.
At a special general meeting on Friday, December 20, in Manchester, shareholders will have the opportunity to vote on Frasers Group’s plans for Boohoo.
