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Police staff member charged following anti-corruption investigation

Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.

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Published
2021-05-21
Investigation type
directed
Force involved
Cheshire Constabulary

What was investigated

A Cheshire Constabulary employee is due to appear in court following an investigation into the alleged unauthorised disclosure of information. The investigation identified charges related to unauthorized access to computer material and perverting the course of justice.

Key findings

  • An employee was charged with unauthorized access to computer material and perverting the course of justice.
  • Two members of the public were also charged with perverting the course of justice.
  • The investigation was initiated by a referral from the National Crime Agency doing Operation Venetic.
  • Four people were arrested in June 2020.
  • The investigation was completed in October 2020.
  • A file of evidence was passed to the Crown Prosecution Service.
  • Charges were authorized by the Crown Prosecution Service.
  • The involved individuals are due to appear in court.

Outcome

Charges have been authorized against the involved individuals, and they are scheduled to appear in court on 8 June.

Read the full report on policeconduct.gov.uk

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Last reviewed: 13 July 2026 · Next review due: 13 January 2027

This is a factual summary of a report published by the Independent Office for Police Conduct. Individuals are referred to exactly as the source report anonymises them. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with the IOPC · Summarised 2026-07-13.