Ex-GMP Officer Jailed for Preying on Vulnerable Woman
In a shocking case that has rocked Greater Manchester Police, former officer Shamraze Arshad, 38, has been found guilty of misconduct in public office. The Liverpool Crown Court handed down the verdict on June 13, 2024, after a high-profile retrial.
Arshad’s crime? Exploiting a vulnerable woman by pursuing a sexual relationship while abusing his police powers. He was fired earlier this year after the allegations came to light.
Dark Past Comes Back to Haunt Arshad
- Previously, Arshad faced accusations of perverting the course of justice and misusing police data in a July 2023 trial.
- The scandal erupted from a 2021 PSD audit revealing Arshad used police systems off-duty for personal reasons.
- Investigators uncovered that he maintained frequent contact with a woman, whom he had helped after a 999 welfare check in October 2020 — all from his work phone.
Secret Visits and Brave Testimony
- Despite strict bail conditions forbidding contact, Arshad showed up at the woman’s home and warned her housemates to keep quiet.
- This led to his arrest for trying to pervert the course of justice.
- The woman bravely testified in court, exposing the full extent of Arshad’s predatory behaviour.
Justice Served – Four Years Behind Bars
- Arshad was sentenced to four years in prison for his crimes.
- Detective Chief Inspector Dave Jones praised the victim’s courage and condemned Arshad’s “unforgivable” abuse of trust.
- Jones stressed that Arshad’s actions do not reflect the hardworking majority of police officers who safeguard the public.
- GMP plans to strip Arshad of his police pension once all legal processes are complete.
This case is a reminder that no one is above the law — especially those sworn to uphold it.
