Former insurance employee convicted for unauthorized access to customer data

Rizwan Manjra, a 44-year-old former employee of Markerstudy Insurance Services, was convicted for unauthorized access to customer data. He accessed 160 claims without proper reason, sharing sensitive information with a contact known as "Paddy Coco." An internal investigation began after the company suspected data breaches. Manjra's actions led to numerous complaints, prompting the company to create a team to handle the fallout. He received a six-month suspended prison sentence and must complete 150 hours of unpaid work. The Information Commissioner's Office stated that Manjra abused his employer's trust. A hearing under the Proceeds of Crime Act is scheduled for July 22.