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Police Officers Accused of Overtime Fraud | Washington DC News
Six police officers, including former sergeants and lieutenants, are charged with stealing over $400,000 by faking overtime, forging signatures, and manipulating records — a scheme that cost taxpayers nearly $441,000 this year. The scandal erupted after internal audits flagged suspicious hours and unverifiable claims from the Fifth District’s administrative office. These insiders allegedly submitted fake overtime while on vacation and pushed fraudulent approvals using their authority. Facing charges like first-degree fraud, theft, and forgery, they’ve shattered public trust — especially since…
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