John Lyttle, former CEO of Boohoo, stepped down earlier this year following severe accusations.
- Claims of stalking and ‘corporate espionage’ led to Lyttle’s resignation after a five-year tenure.
- Manchester and Kent police are investigating alleged stalking incidents involving Lyttle and other Boohoo executives.
- Suspicious surveillance activities have been reported at Boohoo’s Manchester headquarters.
- The ongoing investigation remains unresolved with no arrests made.
John Lyttle, who served as the CEO of Boohoo for five years, resigned from his position due to serious allegations of stalking and ‘corporate espionage’ brought forth by several executives within the company. These allegations were noted as significant factors influencing his decision to step down on October 18, as reported by The Times.
The situation escalated as police in Manchester and Kent began probing reports of stalking offenses. These incidents allegedly targeted Lyttle, Boohoo’s new CEO Dan Finley, and co-founder Mahmud Kamani. The executives have expressed concerns about being followed in public spaces across London, Manchester, and Kent over recent months.
Further compounding the issue were reports of unregistered surveillance equipment found at Boohoo’s headquarters in Manchester. Discovered on November 13, the device was reportedly recording staff movements in and out of the building. The equipment has since been removed and handed over to authorities for further investigation, with the incident being reported to the Information Commissioner’s Office and Greater Manchester council.
The identity of those responsible for the alleged surveillance and stalking remains unknown, and no arrests have been made to date. Boohoo’s representatives have refrained from commenting during the ongoing police investigations, emphasizing the premature nature of any speculation.
The unresolved allegations and investigations continue to cloud the circumstances surrounding John Lyttle’s resignation.
