Civil servant who juggled five jobs says he was 'surprised' to be charged with fraud

What happened: Kashim Chowdhury, a civil servant accused of holding multiple overlapping government jobs, told Southwark Crown Court he was surprised to be charged with fraud and denies acting dishonestly. Key numbers: Nine fraud counts. Eight overlapping public sector jobs between 2020 and 2023. Accused of earning more than £284,000. In May 2023 contracted for 183 hours a week. Age 55. Why it matters: The prosecution alleges he kept the jobs secret by working fully remotely and exploited his stated role as carer for his elderly mother. The trial continues.

Kashim Chowdhury, a civil servant accused of holding multiple overlapping government jobs, told Southwark Crown Court he was surprised to be charged with fraud and denies acting dishonestly.

The prosecution alleges he kept the jobs secret by working fully remotely and exploited his stated role as carer for his elderly mother. The trial continues.