Civil servant admits he 'made mistakes' juggling five government jobs
Summary
Kashim Chowdhury, a civil servant in the UK, is on trial for allegedly holding five full-time government jobs at the same time and earning over £284,000. He admitted to making mistakes but said he did not intend to commit a crime, while prosecutors say he hid his multiple jobs from his employers and used sick notes to cover up.Key Facts
- Chowdhury is accused of working five full-time public sector jobs simultaneously in 2023.
- He earned more than £284,000 by holding multiple government positions at once.
- The jobs included roles at Defra, the UK Health Security Agency, the Food Standards Agency, the Department for Business and Trade, and the Home Office.
- He was under contract to work 183 hours per week, more hours than exist in a week.
- Chowdhury said some employers knew about his other jobs, but prosecution disagrees.
- He claimed to be the sole carer for his elderly mother, which helped him avoid detection.
- Several managers said Chowdhury performed poorly and completed tasks late or below standard.
- Prosecutors allege he used sick notes dishonestly and faked illness, even wearing white make-up during a video call to deceive a manager.
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