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North London Police Officer jailed for stealing money from wallet handed in to police

A serving Met officer found guilty at Southwark Crown Court on Monday, 31 October for stealing £80 from a wallet that had been handed into the police.

PC Mohammad Ghalayini was sentenced to a total of 22 months’ in prison and ordered to pay £3,000 in costs. Was also found guilty of theft and perverting the course of justice at the same court on Thursday, 29 September.

The theft was reported by a Met employee who discovered that £80 was missing from a wallet that had been handed in to police.

Detective Chief Superintendent Caroline Haines, who is responsible for policing in North Area which includes Haringey and Enfield, said: “It is bitterly disappointing that an officer has acted in such a deceitful way.

“It is really important that people have more trust in us, but actions like this understandably undermine confidence in the police. Across the Met we are working to clear out those who corrupt us and let down the public.”

PC Ghalayini was arrested on 24 March 2021 following an investigation by the Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards.

He was charged on 25 October 2021 and appeared at Thames Magistrates’ Court on 18 November 2021. He was convicted as above.

PC Ghalayini has been suspended from duty. Internal misconduct proceedings will now follow.

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