A former Metropolitan Police officer, Muhammed Mustafa Darr, 37, has appeared in court accused of using bank cards belonging to deceased individuals to purchase goods and then selling those items for cash. These allegations emerged following a corruption investigation that uncovered serious misconduct.
Darr is also accused of stealing a laptop and a suitcase from the Mercedes of a suspect who had been detained by other officers. Additionally, he reportedly accessed police computer systems without legitimate reason to monitor himself and others.
Further charges include attempting to obstruct justice by encouraging Asif Mushtaq, who is connected to an ongoing investigation, to hide or destroy evidence.
He faces three counts of misconduct in public office and one count of perverting the course of justice. Darr served as a Metropolitan Police constable from December 2018 until June 2020 within the North Area Basic Command Unit.
During his appearance at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, Darr wore a hood and surgical mask and only confirmed his name, date of birth, and east London address. No plea was entered at this stage.
District Judge Briony Clarke granted Darr bail on the condition that he remains at his home in Walthamstow. He is scheduled to appear next at Southwark Crown Court on May 24.
The charges follow an investigation by the Met’s directorate of professional standards, which was overseen by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) and authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service.
Originally published by UKNIP.
