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Post Office Begins Compensation for Capture IT Scandal Victims

12/7/2025

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The Post Office has begun approving compensation payments to Capture IT scandal victims, with initial payments expected before Christmas.
Hundreds of sub-postmasters faced losses and wrongful prosecutions due to faults in the Capture system from the 1990s.
About 50 applications have been received, with five approved for interim payments of £10,000.
Critics say the £300,000 cap on compensation is insufficient.
Lee Bowerman is among victims who suffered distress.

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The Post Office has begun approving compensation payments to Capture IT scandal victims, with initial payments expected before Christmas.
Hundreds of sub-postmasters faced losses and wrongful prosecutions due to faults in the Capture system from the 1990s.
About 50 applications have been received, with five approved for interim payments of £10,000.
Critics say the £300,000 cap on compensation is insufficient.
Lee Bowerman is among victims who suffered distress.