Six Current and Former DC Police Employees Charged in $441,000 Overtime Fraud Scheme
Six current and former Metropolitan Police Department employees in Washington, DC, have been arrested and charged with falsifying overtime records. The employees allegedly claimed and received $441,137 for work they did not perform, through methods such as claiming overtime while…
Washington, DC, August 19, 2026 —
Six current and former employees of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) in Washington, D.C. have been arrested and are facing charges related to the alleged falsification of overtime records.
The accused individuals are alleged to have claimed and received a total of $441,137 for overtime work that they reportedly did not perform. Investigators found that the alleged fraudulent activities included submitting claims for overtime while on leave or outside of the city, as well as forging necessary approvals for the work.
The investigation into these alleged offenses was initiated by the MPD’s Internal Affairs Division. The case is currently being prosecuted by the Office of the Attorney General, working in conjunction with the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Further details regarding the specific roles of each individual or the exact timeline of the alleged scheme were not immediately available. The amounts, charges, and individuals involved are subject to the ongoing legal process.
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