A serving detective from Scotland Yard’s anti-corruption unit, who investigated corruption allegations against former governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori, has been arrested for allegedly receiving payments from a firm of private investigators working for the former governor.
At least two other detectives are also being investigated over the scam.
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) which on Wednesday reported that one Scotland Yard detective was arrested, added that three former officers have also been arrested in connection with claims that serving anti-corruption police were bribed. The suspects are being held in custody while inquiries continue. A London business office was also searched.
The Metropolitan Police said the arrests were made as part of a planned operation set up in October 2011.
The BBC said the internal investigation was launched at the request of the Independent Police Complaints Commission last year.
Police said one suspect, a 45-year-old detective constable, is being questioned on suspicion of providing information about “Nigerian fraudster, James Ibori in return for cash.”
Ibori, former Delta State governor,was sentenced to 13 years imprisonment last month after pleading guilty to laundering millions of pounds in the UK.
Two former officers — now private investigators aged 53 and 58 — were also arrested on suspicion of bribery as part of a “pre-planned operation that forms part of a long and complex investigation by the directorate of professional standards (DPS),” the Metropolitan Police said...
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