Five Face Charges Over Plot to Launder Criminal Cash – One Is a Met Police Officer
Five people, including a serving Metropolitan Police officer, have been charged in connection with a conspiracy to acquire criminal property, according to the Criminal Law Act 1977.
Criminal Cash Conspiracy Uncovered
Between January 1 and July 8, 2020, within the jurisdiction of the Central Criminal Court, the defendants allegedly conspired to acquire cash they knew was linked to criminal activity. This contravenes section 329 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.
Who’s Charged?
- PC Kashif Mahmood, 31, the serving Met cop, charged with conspiracy to acquire criminal property.
- Ioan Ghergel, 33, from Newham E15, charged with the same offence.
- Moshin Khan, 35, of Babbacombe Gardens, IG4, also charged with conspiracy to acquire criminal property.
- Shabaz Khan, 32, Lime Grove, IG6, faces multiple charges: conspiracy to acquire criminal property, possession of criminal property, and possession of cannabis with intent to supply.
- Shazad Khan, 32, Babbacombe Gardens, IG4, charged with conspiracy to acquire criminal property.
Next Steps in Court
They are due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today, Wednesday 8 July.
Investigation Launched by Anti-Corruption Unit
The charges come following a probe by the Directorate of Professional Standards’ Anti-Corruption Command.
