Commerzbank Accuses Ex-Analyst of ‘Wholly Bogus’ Sex Assault Claims

Core Points - An ex-Commerzbank AG analyst, Damilare Ajao, is accused of fabricating sexual harassment allegations against a colleague and lying to courts to seek compensation after losing his job [1][2] - Ajao was dismissed from Commerzbank after six months due to his conduct with colleagues, and a judge ruled his sexual assault claim was "pure invention" [2] - Commerzbank claims Ajao's false allegations had a serious adverse effect on the health of the female colleague he accused [3] Company Conduct - Commerzbank alleges that Ajao's behavior during the court proceedings was "tendentious and argumentative" and that much of his evidence was disconnected from reality [3] - The bank's legal team argues that Ajao's actions were dangerous and unfair, impacting the well-being of others involved [3] Legal Implications - The case highlights the potential consequences of contempt of court, which can lead to imprisonment, fines, or asset confiscation in English courts [4]