Syed Hussain, 54, a former West Midlands Police superintendent from Barking, Essex, and Farah Ullah, 43, from Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, have been charged with fraud and transferring criminal property following an alleged £720,000 investment scam. The charges relate to offences committed between November 2022 and April 2023. Both Hussain and Ullah are due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on July 1. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) authorised the charges after a woman reportedly transferred the money believing she would receive large returns through an investment scheme. This case highlights concerns over significant financial crime impacting members of the public. Syed Hussain, who was dismissed from West Midlands Police prior to these charges, faces accusations of fraud and transferring criminal property. His former role as a senior police officer adds notable public interest to the case. Co-defendant Farah Ullah has been charged with fraud and two counts of transferring criminal property. Both defendants face the upcoming court hearing, with proceedings currently ongoing. Malcolm McHaffie, head of the CPS Special Crime Division, said: “Our prosecutors have worked to establish that there is sufficient evidence to bring the case to court and that it is in the public interest to pursue criminal proceedings.” He also cautioned against any reporting or commentary that could prejudice the criminal case. Originally published by UKNIP.
