An investigation by the Guardian has uncovered concerning revelations about the conduct of Home Office staff, with dozens currently under criminal investigation for a range of offences including immigration crime, fraud, and drug-related offences.
In response to a Freedom of information (FoI) request regarding its anti-corruption criminal investigation unit (ACCIU), the Home Office disclosed that 16 allegations were awaiting charging advice or trial, with an additional 18 under active investigation. Shockingly, the data, spanning the past three years, also revealed that two Home Office staff members have been convicted of criminal offences following ACCIU investigations.
