A civil servant has admitted making mistakes while juggling five full-time public sector jobs, but denies fraud, claiming his managers were aware of his other roles.
01Summary
- 01Kashim Chowdhury is accused of fraudulently earning over £284,000 by working multiple full-time jobs.
- 02He was contracted to work 183 hours a week, more than the hours in seven days.
- 03In spring 2023, he held roles at five government bodies including Defra and the Home Office.
- 04He earned £11,000 in a single month in 2023 from one of his jobs.
- 05The prosecution alleges he used remote work and sick notes to conceal his overlapping employment.
02Why it matters
This case highlights potential vulnerabilities in public sector remote working and oversight, which could affect taxpayer-funded efficiency and trust in civil service integrity.
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