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Police staff member investigated for allegedly providing false information to Immigration New Zealand

1 July 2024

The Authority oversaw a Police employment process regarding an allegation that one of their staff members provided false information about another individual to Immigration New Zealand. Following a court hearing, the Police staff member pleaded guilty and was sentenced.

Police completed an employment process that found the member’s actions amounted to a breach of the Police Code of Conduct, and they were sanctioned.

The Authority agrees with the process and actions taken by Police.

IPCA: 21-9446

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