A former police superintendent and another individual are facing charges in connection with an investment scam involving £720,000. Syed Hussain, aged 54 and a former high-ranking official at West Midlands Police, is accused of fraud and transferring criminal funds. Farah Ullah, aged 43, has also been charged with fraud and two counts of transferring criminal funds.
The Crown Prosecution Service has approved criminal charges following allegations from a woman who claimed she sent a significant sum of money to the accused individuals, expecting a substantial return. The alleged offenses took place between November 2022 and April 2023.
Hussain, residing in Barking, Essex, was dismissed from his position in the police force. Ullah, from Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on July 1.
Malcolm McHaffie, the Head of the Crown Prosecution Service’s Special Crime Division, stated that the decision to prosecute Ullah and Hussain was made based on evidence of fraud and transferring criminal funds during the specified period. The prosecutors ensured that there was enough evidence for court proceedings and that it was in the public interest to pursue criminal charges. Collaboration with the Metropolitan Police Service was crucial during the investigation.
It is emphasized that the criminal proceedings against the defendants are ongoing, and they have the right to a fair trial. Any reporting, commentary, or sharing of information that could prejudice the proceedings should be avoided to uphold the integrity of the legal process.
