Stoke Directors Banned for 461,000 Unsolicited Calls

Mohammed Liaqat and Rubani Ghulam, directors of Posh Windows UK Ltd, have been banned from acting as company directors for four years after their firm made 461,062 unsolicited marketing calls between August 2020 and April 2021. The calls targeted individuals registered with the Telephone Preference Service, who had explicitly opted out of receiving marketing calls, and involved aggressive pressure tactics and repeated calls, causing significant distress. The Information Commissioner's Office fined the company £150,000 in 2022, but Posh Windows UK Ltd went into liquidation without paying the fine. The Insolvency Service's investigation led to the disqualifications, which prohibit Liaqat and Ghulam from managing or promoting companies without court permission. Officials emphasized that directors who disregard privacy laws and allow harassment via nuisance calls will face strict consequences, aiming to protect consumers from further misconduct. This action highlights the enforcement of regulations against invasive telemarketing practices.