Police officers arrested in investigation of fraud

Two police services of Northern Ireland (PSNI) officers have been arrested as part of the fraud investigation related to the payment made after a major data violation.

There was a details of about 9,500 officers and employees In response to freedom of information request in August 2023, accidentally published,

This included details such as the nickname and the first initial of each employee, as well as their rank or grade, where they are based and in the unit in which they work.

The payment of a £ 500 was then introduced to help those who took additional security and assurance measures – which used to take advantage of about 90% of the workers.

PSNI later confirmed information from data breech Found in the hands of dissatisfied Republican,

Deputy Chief Constable Bobby Singleton said two officers were arrested, interviewed and bail for fraud crimes related to payment on 29 January.

He confirmed that misconduct was under investigation and the duty status of the two officers was being considered.

“The public expects and demands the highest standards of professionalism and integrity from all our police officers and employees,” singleton said. ,

“When individuals’ actions are suspected to be less than these standards, it seriously reduces public belief in validity, trust and policing.”