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London Police Investigate Corruption in Council Housing Allocations

1/21/2026

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The City of London Police say hundreds of council-owned homes may have been fraudulently allocated by corrupt housing officers.
Six arrests have been made, with no charges filed.
The council's private housing company, B&D Reside, is at the center of the investigation.
The inquiry has revealed some homes were used for illicit activities, including cannabis farming.
The investigation is complex and involves examining documents to identify key players.

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Story summary

The City of London Police say hundreds of council-owned homes may have been fraudulently allocated by corrupt housing officers.
Six arrests have been made, with no charges filed.
The council's private housing company, B&D Reside, is at the center of the investigation.
The inquiry has revealed some homes were used for illicit activities, including cannabis farming.
The investigation is complex and involves examining documents to identify key players.