It is alleged that many more sub-postmasters may have been wronged by Horizon IT system faults linked to so-called third party systems, such as ATMs.
The post office scandal extends “greatly beyond” faulty Horizon software, according to a lawyer for victims. Paul Marshall, representing former sub-postmasters, says problems with third party systems in branches, such as ATMs, have been 'overlooked'. A 2013 report commissioned by the Post Office, and not made public at the time, states: 'Removing the ATM reduces the risk of being suspended... as does the presence of lottery tickets, services, and DVLA processing.
'If the bank came back and said 'no, this figure is not correct',' he continues, 'then the Post Office will always take their word over our word. 'And we would then have to come up with evidence to demonstrate their figures are wrong.' With an IT background Chirag was able to eventually investigate. IT expert Jason Coyne: Many more impacted.
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