Former British police officer accused of defrauding Dior, Cartier and Apple in refund fraud. world News
An ex-Metropolitan Police (London Police) officer has been accused of defrauding thousands of pounds from luxury brands by falsely claiming that expensive online purchases never happened.According to The Telegraph, 28-year-old Sunna Harrison-Aziz allegedly received items from brands including Christian Dior, Cartier and Moncler through fraudulent non-delivery claims.Products cited in court include a £700 Dior bikini, a Cartier wedding band worth almost £2,000, an £840 Moncler jacket and a £2,599 Apple MacBook bought from Currys.Prosecutors allege Harrison-Aziz improperly accessed police systems between January and September 2022 while carrying out the fraud.He has been accused of several crimes including fraud, abuse of police powers and attempting to interfere with the investigation.The court heard he allegedly hid his mobile phone from investigators and falsely claimed it was broken and lost and later destroyed it after police searched his home.Harrison-Aziz, of Croydon, south London, has denied all charges.The investigation was conducted by the Met’s Anti-Corruption and Misconduct Command under the supervision of the Independent Office for Police Conduct.She appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court along with Edgar Morris, who is charged with encouraging the abuse of police powers. Another defendant, Eugene Nunu, did not attend the hearing due to a train cancellation.During the hearing, District Judge Daniel Sternberg rejected a request by Harrison-Aziz’s attorneys to prevent the media from identifying him after concerns were raised about his mental health and concerns about publicity.The case will be next heard at Southwark Crown Court on June 2. Harrison-Aziz is on unconditional bail.
