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‘HBOS fraudsters caused me to give birth early’

An award-winning businesswoman has told ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 5 live that losing more than £15 million through fraud caused her to give birth early.

Six people, including two former bankers from HBOS, have been found guilty of fraud and bribery, which cost the bank's customers and shareholders hundreds of millions of pounds.

Lynden Scourfield, a former manager with HBOS, pleaded guilty to six counts including corruption. Five other defendants, including so-called turnaround consultants, were also convicted and will be sentenced.

Speaking to Adrian Chiles, victim Joanne Doyle said that the scam cost her business and her marriage.

"It was just a horrific experience, I was bullied, shouted at, swore at. It was abosulty awful."

This clip is originally from 5 live Daily on 31 January 2017.

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