Caerphilly Observer
Member Sign in Manage Membership
Become a Member - no ads
Menu
  • News
    • Senedd
    • Business
    • Newport
    • Opinion
  • Sport
    • Rugby union
    • Football
  • Membership & Subscriptions
  • Notices
  • Obituaries
  • About
    • Advertise
  • Sponsored Content
Menu

No action to be taken over corruption claim against Gwent Police Chief Constable

News | | Published: 11:42, Wednesday August 13th, 2014.

The chief constable of Gwent Police has been cleared of corrupt practice by the Police and Crime Commissioner Ian Johnston.

Jeff Farrar, his predecessor Carmel Napier and four other officers were referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) following a fraud trial.

Torfaen council worker Farooq Dastgir was found not guilty of fraud by a jury in less than three hours in relation to a “sham” invoice.

The IPCC referred the complaint to Gwent Police who dealt with it internally.

Ian Johnston said: “I am responsible for holding the chief constable to account for the delivery of local policing. This includes responsibility for complaints by members of the public about the conduct of the current and former chief constable.

“I can confirm that I have dealt with a complaint from Mr Dastgir and do not propose to take any further action. There are procedures to be followed in such cases, including a right of appeal against my decision and it would therefore be inappropriate for me to comment any further at this time.”

Mr Dastgir and businessman Gary Inchcliffe argued the invoice submitted by Mr Inchcliffe’s company, Camelot IT South Wales, was a legitimate document.

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Latest News

  • doctor stock image
    Health boards working together amid global supply shortageFriday, February 20, 2026
  • Jane Mudd, police and crime commissioner for Gwent
    Up to £5,000 available for groups running community projects and eventsFriday, February 20, 2026
  • Cultural hub plan for Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall boosted by £270,000 grantFriday, February 20, 2026
  • Councillors across Wales set for 6.4% pay riseFriday, February 20, 2026
  • Plaid Cymru's Alison Vyas and Jeff Grenfell
    More success for Plaid in double by-election victoryFriday, February 20, 2026
  • UK Government backs council’s solar farm projectThursday, February 19, 2026

Find out how the communities of Caerphilly County Borough get their names

Caerphilly

Legal & Public Notices

  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesFriday, February 6, 2026
  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesFriday, January 23, 2026
  • Notice of application for a variation of a premises licence: Morgan Jones Bowling ClubThursday, January 15, 2026
  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesThursday, January 8, 2026
© 2009-2026 Caerphilly Media Ltd, Caerphilly Miners Centre for the Community Watford Road Caerphilly, CF83 1BJ. Incorporated in Wales No. 07604006.