The former Labour justice minister, Shahid Malik, has been charged with causing a public nuisance over claims that his Covid testing company, RT Diagnostics, used kits that breached regulations and provided 'fake' results to customers. Malik, along with four colleagues and the company, is facing a crown court criminal trial after West Yorkshire Trading Standards charged them with 11 offences, including engaging in an 'aggressive' trading practice. RT Diagnostics allegedly misled the public by promising that all test results would be sent within 24 hours and failed to ensure that its testing kits complied with safety regulations. Malik has been charged with causing a public nuisance, carrying on business with intent to defraud creditors, and concealing criminal property. The case will be heard at Bradford Crown Court next month. [b9d58b93]
The charges against Shahid Malik stem from allegations that his company, RT Diagnostics, used Covid testing kits that breached regulations and provided fake results to customers. The company is accused of engaging in an aggressive trading practice and misleading the public by promising quick test results that were not delivered. Malik and his colleagues are facing a crown court criminal trial, where they will face 11 charges. The case will be heard at Bradford Crown Court in the coming weeks. [b9d58b93]