Two police officers among four arrested in fraud and bribery probe

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19 Aug 2026 • 12:13 AM MYT
The Independent
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Two police officers among four arrested in fraud and bribery probe

  • Four people, including two serving police officers, have been detained in Surrey as part of an inquiry into alleged bribery and fraud linked to the Police Federation of England and Wales.
  • The arrests of two men and two women in Leatherhead follow the March detention of former Police Federation chief executive Mukund Krishna and two other men.
  • City of London Police questioned the suspects on suspicion of offences including bribery, fraud by abuse of position of trust, and fraud by failing to disclose.
  • Detective Superintendent Jim Halkett confirmed the complex investigation is making significant progress thanks to valuable information provided by the public.
  • Police have urged the media and public to avoid speculation that could prejudice future court proceedings.

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