Police investigate reports Boohoo bosses were harassed amid ‘corporate espionage’ allegations

Police are investigating reports of harassment made by executives at fast fashion brand Boohoo.

There have also reportedly been allegations of “corporate espionage.”

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

According to The Times, chief executive Dan Finley, former boss John Lyttle and co-founder Mahmud Kamani were followed by men on public transport and in public in Kent, London and Manchester.

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

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

The identity of the alleged perpetrators or any person or organization that may be behind the alleged activities is unknown.

The Times said Boohoo allegedly found surveillance equipment outside its Manchester headquarters 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, including its clash with major shareholder Mike Ashley, who demanded Kamani step aside.

Ashley will look to install himself as CEO at an investor meeting on December 20.

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