Khushbinder Singh Abhol (Case reference: 02012)
| Case Number | 02012 |
| Published date | 18 March 2010 |
| Year | 2010 |
| Adjudicated Party | Khushbinder Singh Abhol |
| Procedure Type | Naming Case (Phone-Paid Services Authority) |
THE CODE COMPLIANCE PANEL OF PHONEPAYPLUS
TRIBUNAL DECISION
Thursday 4 March 2010
TRIBUNAL SITTING No. 48/ CASE 5
CASE REFERENCE: 805603/JI
Associated Individual: Khushbinder Singh Abhol
Service Provider: Symtek Limited and PCB Telecom Limited
THIS CASE WAS BROUGHT AGAINST AN ASSOCIATED INDIVIDUAL
UNDER PARAGRAPH 8.9.4 OF THE CODE
BACKGROUND
PhonepayPlus had evidence suggesting that Mr Khushbinder Singh Abhol was involved in a
number of companies which had been subject to adjudication in relation to a serious breach,
or series of breaches, of the PhonepayPlus Code of Practice (11th Edition Amended April
2008) (‘the Code’).
The Tribunal considered a report prepared by the Executive in accordance with paragraph
8.9.4 of the Code and was minded to name Mr Khushbinder Singh Abhol as an associated
individual. The Executive notified Mr Khushbinder Singh Abhol of the procedure by way of
letter dated 7 January 2010, confirming it was pursuing the naming procedure under the
Code of Practice:
Paragraph 8.9.2 f and g - Knowing involvement in a serious breach, or series of
breaches, of the Code
The Investigation
The Executive has conducted this investigation in accordance with paragraph 8.9.4 of the
Code.
The Executive sent a letter to Khushbinder Singh Abhol on 7 January 2010, confirming the
pursuance of the naming procedure and enclosing documentation referred to in the letter.
A formal response to the letter was provided by Khushbinder Singh Abhol on 29 January
2010.
Khushbinder Singh Abhol did not exercise his right to make an Informal Representation to
the Tribunal.
The Tribunal made a decision on the proposed sanction on 4 March 2010.
SUBMISSIONS AND CONCLUSIONS
KNOWING INVOLVEMENT IN A SERIOUS BREACH OR SERIES OF BREACHES
(Paragraph 8.9.2f and g)
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