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Sussex Police Detective Convicted Of Council Tax Fraud

A detective based in Eastbourne has been convicted at Lewes Crown Court of dishonestly claiming a single occupancy discount on council tax when she was not the sole occupier of her property.

Karen Colbran, a detective constable, was prosecution by Wealden District Council.

She pleaded not guilty but was convicted by a jury on Friday (Feb 11) following a three-day trial. She will be sentenced on 25 March, 2022.

T/DCI Jon Robeson said:

“Sussex Police expects the highest personal and professional standards of anyone who works for us. The force's Professional Standards Department will now consider misconduct proceedings following the result of the court case.”

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