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Five UK Officers Charged with Migrant Money Theft

1/30/2026

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On January 29, 2026, five British immigration officers appeared in court on misconduct in public office and conspiracy to steal from migrants arriving in small boats.
Prosecutor Rosalind Earis said the officers discovered migrants carrying large sums of cash.
They allegedly stole money from migrants between August 2021 and November 2022.
Besmir Matera faces additional identity fraud charges.
David Grundy is charged only with money laundering, and all six are on bail for February.

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On January 29, 2026, five British immigration officers appeared in court on misconduct in public office and conspiracy to steal from migrants arriving in small boats.
Prosecutor Rosalind Earis said the officers discovered migrants carrying large sums of cash.
They allegedly stole money from migrants between August 2021 and November 2022.
Besmir Matera faces additional identity fraud charges.
David Grundy is charged only with money laundering, and all six are on bail for February.