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Ex-Banker’s Sentence Cut Amid Harassment Claims Dismissed

2/20/2026

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Damilare Ajao, a former Commerzbank banker, had his 20-month contempt sentence reduced to eight months after appealing.
The Employment Tribunal dismissed his sexual harassment claims against a female manager identified as Ms Q as wholly bogus.
The High Court described his actions as a "deliberate and wicked assault" on Ms Q's professional standing, and he is now on Universal Credit after losing his job and marriage.

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Damilare Ajao, a former Commerzbank banker, had his 20-month contempt sentence reduced to eight months after appealing.
The Employment Tribunal dismissed his sexual harassment claims against a female manager identified as Ms Q as wholly bogus.
The High Court described his actions as a "deliberate and wicked assault" on Ms Q's professional standing, and he is now on Universal Credit after losing his job and marriage.