The detective constable, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was arrested in October 2024 but has continued to work on full pay on restricted duties.
The case is understood to relate to allegations of false bank statements in connection with the officer’s divorce.(Image: RUDI TAPPER via Getty Images)
A Glasgow-based police officer charged with attempted fraud has been allowed to remain in her job. The detective constable, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was arrested in October 2024 but has continued to work on full pay on restricted duties.
It is understood that the case relates to allegations of false bank statements in connection with the officer’s divorce, the Sunday Mail reports.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “A 45-year-old woman was arrested and charged in connection with an attempted fraud in October 2024. A report has been submitted to the procurator fiscal.”
A source said: “The officer involved is a Glasgow-based detective and has been charged with attempted fraud over allegations relating to her divorce and bank statements.
“It is amazing she has not even been suspended.”
Officers charged with crimes are often allowed to remain in post on full pay pending the outcome of their case. Their continued service is assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Serious crimes often lead to suspension where they continue to be paid.
In a number of cases, some officers found guilty of a crime have resigned or retired to avoid misconduct proceedings and being fired.
In 2024 senior officers demanded sweeping new powers to root out rogue staff and dismiss them.
It followed a series of cases where officers remained suspended and on full pay for years while under investigation for serious criminal offences.
In many cases they were then able to resign before misconduct proceedings could be concluded or disciplinary action taken.
The Sunday Mail previously reported that a rogue PC was suspended but remained on full pay during a case that took almost three years to conclude.