Former Labour Minister Shahid Malik Cleared in RT Diagnostics Fraud Trial
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Updated Oct 8
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What happened
Shahid Malik was found not guilty of fraudulent trading, causing a public nuisance, and money laundering in a trial presided over by Christopher Smith. The charges related to his involvement with RT Diagnostics, a Covid-19 testing centre. During the trial, Faisal Shoukat was found guilty of all three offenses.
Why it matters
The case involved RT Diagnostics, which prosecutors described as a “cash cow” set up to take advantage of the Government’s expanding test and trace system. Malik’s acquittal clears him of the charges related to the company’s operations.
Who's involved
- Shahid MalikFormer Labour minister and MP charged in the trial
- Christopher SmithJudge who presided over the trial
- LaidlawProvided legal representation for Shahid Malik in court
- Paul MooreServed as Shahid Malik's office manager during his time as Member of Parliament
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The entities involved
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Shahid Malik
British politician (born 1967)
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Christopher Smith
classicist and Professor at the University of St Andrews
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