The Horizon accounting system, created by Fujitsu for the British government, generated false data leading to the wrongful prosecution of thousands of workers. Despite known issues before its launch in 1999, Fujitsu proceeded with the rollout. Prosecutors used Horizon's data to pursue criminal charges against postal workers. An inquiry report points to the involvement of Fujitsu and postal service officials in the scandal, which has reportedly contributed to 13 suicides linked to the overwhelming stress and consequences of wrongful accusations.
Thousands of workers faced wrongful accusations and prosecutions due to errors generated by the Horizon accounting system, developed by Fujitsu for the British government.
Horizon was launched in 1999 despite some Fujitsu employees already being aware that the program could yield inaccurate financial data.
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