A former police superintendent and another individual are facing charges in connection with a scam involving £720,000. Syed Hussain, aged 54, who previously held a senior position at West Midlands Police, is accused of fraud and transferring illicit funds. Farah Ullah, aged 43, has also been charged with fraud and two counts of transferring criminal proceeds.
The Crown Prosecution Service has approved the criminal charges following allegations from a woman who claimed she sent a significant amount of money to the defendants with the promise of a substantial return. The alleged offenses occurred between November 2022 and April 2023.
Hussain, residing in Barking, Essex, was dismissed from the police force. Ullah, living in 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, “Farah Ullah, 43, and Syed Hussain, 54, are being prosecuted for fraud and transferring criminal property offenses. The charges pertain to alleged misconduct between November 2022 and April 2023.”
McHaffie added, “Our prosecutors have diligently assessed the evidence to ensure a court case is warranted, considering the public interest in pursuing criminal proceedings. Close collaboration with the Metropolitan Police Service was maintained during the investigation.
“We emphasize that the criminal proceedings against the accused are ongoing, and they are entitled to a fair trial. It is crucial to avoid any reporting, commentary, or sharing of information online that could potentially prejudice these proceedings.”