At least five Conservatives are being investigated by the Gambling Commission
The number of Metropolitan Police officers under investigation over bets on the timing of the general election has risen to at least seven, the force said. The Met said that one of the individuals, a PC attached to the Royalty and Specialist Protection Command, was arrested on Monday, 17 June on suspicion of Misconduct in Public Office. The officer has been bailed and is subject to restricted duties. A further six officers have been identified as having placed bets on the timing of the election.
Andrew Rhodes, chief executive of the Gambling Commission, said: “We are focussed on an investigation into confidential information being used to gain an unfair advantage when betting on the date of the General Election. “Our enforcement team has made rapid progress so far and will continue to work closely with the Metropolitan Police to draw this case to a just conclusion.
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