By Eric King-
Nine people arrested yesterday, including a Redbridge police officer, have been bailed until next year following a corruption investigation.
A 22-year-old constable from Redbridge borough was arrested at a residential address in Essex yesterday morning on suspicion of fraud by false representation. He has been placed on restricted duty, according to the metropolitan police.
Another officer, a 32-year-old detective in the intelligence unit, was arrested at a home in London on suspicion of money laundering, fraud by false representation, and perverting the course of justice. Seven other people have been bailed until January, pending further inquiries, living in addresses from Barnet, Haringey, Gants Hill, Chadwell Heath, and Plumstead.
The police say their detectives received information saying the company was being used to launder money and to make false insurance claims.
DCI Sharon Brooks, who is leading the investigation, said: “Acting on intelligence we have carried out an operation that has resulted in nine arrests, including two serving police officers.
“We are committed to dealing with all corruption in the Met, and that includes those who seek to corrupt our staff.”
It is a shame that a police officer is being investigated for corruption, though until charges are pressed there is no evidence of guilt. However, it doesn’t bode well that an officer has been caught up in this sort of investigation