A former West Midlands Police superintendent has been charged in connection with an alleged £720,000 investment fraud. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has authorised criminal proceedings against Syed Hussain, 54, and Farah Ullah, 43, following an investigation into a scam where a woman transferred a substantial sum of money expecting significant returns.
Details of the Charges
Syed Hussain, formerly a superintendent with West Midlands Police and now residing in Barking, Essex, faces charges of fraud and transferring criminal property. He was dismissed from the police force prior to these allegations. Farah Ullah, of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, has been charged with fraud and two counts of transferring criminal property.
The alleged offences occurred between November 2022 and April 2023. Both defendants are scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, July 1.
Prosecution Statement
Malcolm McHaffie, head of the CPS Special Crime Division, said: "Our prosecutors have worked to establish that there is sufficient evidence to bring the case to court and that it is in the public interest to pursue criminal proceedings." He emphasised that the criminal proceedings are active and urged the public to refrain from reporting or online commentary that could prejudice the case.
The investigation was conducted by the police, and the CPS made the decision to charge after a thorough review of the evidence. The case highlights the seriousness of investment fraud and the commitment of authorities to hold individuals accountable.
