Police investigating reports that Boohoo bosses were stalked amid claims of ‘corporate espionage’

Police are investigating reports of stalking made by executives at fast fashion firm Boohoo.

There have also reportedly been claims of ‘corporate espionage’.

Forces in Greater Manchester and Kent are probing reports of stalking offences, said to involve serious alarm or distress.

Chief executive Dan Finley, former boss John Lyttle and co-founder Mahmud Kamani are alleged to have been followed by men on public transport and in public in Kent, London and Manchester, according to The Times.

Lyttle, who quit as chief executive in October, is alleged to have had trespassers on his property, while Kamani was reportedly assaulted.

Kent Police and Greater Manchester police confirmed probes had been launched. No arrests have been made. 

The identity of the alleged perpetrators or anyone or any organisation that may be behind the alleged activities is not known.

The Times said that Boohoo allegedly found surveillance equipment outside its Manchester HQ last month. This was reported to the police, Greater Manchester council and the data watchdog.

Over the years, Boohoo has been the subject of much controversy such as the showdown it faces with major shareholder Mike Ashley, who has demanded Kamani step aside. 

Ashley will seek to install himself as chief executive at a meeting of investors on December 20.

Boohoo has also faced controversy over reports of mistreatment of workers at its suppliers.

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