Lying on your CV may trigger a POC recovery and jail time.
25/11/2024
The 2022 Supreme Court case R v Andrewes dealt with the consequences of lying on a CV.
Jon Andrewes had fabricated his qualifications and work experience to secure high-level positions, including the role of Chief Executive Officer at St Margaret’s Hospice. His deceit was eventually uncovered, leading to his conviction for fraud.
After falsifying his CV to secure a CEO role at a hospice, Jon Andrewes was convicted of fraud and obtaining a pecuniary advantage by deception. He claimed to have worked in senior executive roles in the public sector and to be in the process of completing a PhD.
Andrewes was sentenced to two years and ordered to repay £96,737.24 to his former employer under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.
The Supreme Court’s ruling emphasised the importance of proportionality in confiscation orders under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA). While Andrewes had performed his job satisfactorily, the court decided confiscating his earnings would be disproportionate. Instead, they ruled that a proportionate amount should be confiscated, reflecting the difference between what he earned and what he would have earned without the fraud.
This case serves as a clear warning that misrepresenting qualifications on a CV can lead to serious criminal charges and significant financial penalties. It highlights the legal and financial risks associated with CV fraud and reinforces the importance of honesty in job applications.
Source:
(1) R v Andrewes (Respondent) - United Kingdom Supreme Court. https://www.supremecourt.uk/cases/docs/uksc-2020-0166-judgment.pdf.
(2) 21 September 2022 R v Andrewes (Respondent) [2022] UKSC 24: “But .... www.cohengresser.com/app/uploads/2023/05/R-v-Andrewes-Case-Summary.pdf.
(3) Lying On A CV: Why You Shouldn't Make False Claims On Resume - Morrlaw. https://www.morrlaw.com/employment-law-employee/problems-with-false-claims-in-cv/
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