Ian learnt before his trial that Guy Carpenter Reinsurance had engaged the services of their sister company KROLL, whom had put Ian Puddick, a plumber under surveillance.
The Kroll codename was Operation Marten, which involved over 12 agents, the objective was to obtain commercial and lifestyle information on Ian Puddick. Guy Carpenter made an application to the High Court in Secret (an ex parte application) for Kroll to have all Ian Puddick