Context
The ICO has secured a £355,880.10 confiscation order following a proceeds of crime hearing. The order was against former Manchester motor insurance worker, Rizwan Manjra, who was previously found guilty of securing unauthorised access to personal information on his work computer systems for his own financial gain.
Key points to note and next actions
- The order was granted at a Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) hearing at Manchester Crown Court on Friday 15 May 2026.
- This followed Manjra’s 2024 guilty plea to an offence under the Computer Misuse Act 1990 of causing a computer to perform a function with intent to secure unauthorised access to personal information.
- The ICO pursued confiscation under POCA to ensure that people who profit from the unlawful use of personal information do not retain the benefits from their criminal activity. The order reflects the financial advantage the defendant gained through the illegal access and onward sale of personal information.
- The confiscation order must be paid within three months. Should Manjra fail to pay, he will face a default prison sentence of three years and six months and will still be liable for the full amount. Manjra was also ordered to pay £1,500 in costs within six months.