Six D.C. Metro Police Officers Accused of Defrauding Taxpayers of Over $441,000 in Overtime Pay
Six members of the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, DC are accused of defrauding taxpayers of over $441,000 by falsely claiming overtime pay for hours they allegedly did not work, including times they were on leave or traveling internationally.
Washington, DC, August 19, 2026 —
Six officers with the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C. are facing accusations of defrauding taxpayers out of more than $441,000 through fraudulent overtime pay claims. The officers allegedly claimed payment for hours they did not work, including periods when they were on approved leave or traveling internationally.
The alleged scheme involved submitting false overtime reports, leading to a significant financial loss for taxpayers. The exact dates of the alleged fraudulent activity and the specific details of the leave or international travel were not immediately provided.
Details surrounding the investigation and the specific nature of the overtime claims are still emerging. The total amount of money allegedly defrauded is reported to be over $441,000.
The Metropolitan Police Department has not released the names of the accused officers at this time. Further information regarding the charges filed and the ongoing investigation is expected as the case progresses.
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