Summary
A 92-year-old woman named Betty Brown received a settlement as part of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal compensation. The scandal involved a faulty IT system leading to wrongful financial losses for over 900 sub-postmasters, including Betty, who had to cover non-existent shortfalls with their own money. Betty was one of many who pursued legal action and, after a lengthy fight, obtained nearly all of her claimed compensation.
Key Facts
- Betty Brown, aged 92, was involved in the Post Office Horizon IT scandal settlement.
- The scandal affected over 900 sub-postmasters, who were wrongfully accused of accounting shortfalls.
- Betty and other victims had to use personal savings to cover these false deficits.
- Betty Brown received nearly 95% of her original compensation claim.
- She was part of a group of 555 victims who took legal action against the Post Office.
- More than 9,100 victims have received over £1.2 billion in compensation across various government schemes.
- Betty's case was initially offered a lower settlement, but it got increased after being reviewed by an independent panel.
- The Post Office IT system error led to widespread financial and personal distress among sub-postmasters.
