# Civil servant denies wearing make-up to feign illness during meeting

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/fraudster-civil-servant-who-worked-five-jobs-at-the-same-time-denies-wearing-make-up-to-fake-illness-during-online-meeting/
- Published: 2026-10-22T14:09:47+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-22T14:23:24+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16229089/civil-servant-accused-government-jobs-trial.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Business, Economy, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- Chowdhury denies faking illness with make-up during an online meeting.
- He allegedly held eight public-sector roles and earned £349,378.
- His trial is hearing his explanation for overlapping jobs and applications.

## Summary

Kashim Chowdhury, a 55-year-old civil servant accused of fraudulently holding multiple public-sector jobs at once, has denied wearing make-up to appear ill during an online meeting. His trial at Southwark Crown Court is examining allegations that he concealed overlapping employment and used sick leave to manage an excessive workload.

The court heard that Chowdhury held eight roles between February 2020 and September 2023, earning £349,378 in total. At one point, he was allegedly contracted to work 183 hours a week; in April 2023, he received £11,015.62 in take-home pay from five employers. He told the court he had a genuine cold during the meeting and said PTSD, distress and concern for his mother affected his job applications.

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