Former Met Police officer who used dead people’s bank details jailed – watchdog

David Carrick used bank debit cards belonging to a deceased woman for at least a decade after her death

Carrick was jailed for 22 months after being found guilty of fraud by abuse of position

A former Met Police officer has been jailed for 22 months after he was found guilty of fraud by abuse of position.

David Carrick, 55, used bank debit cards belonging to a deceased woman for at least a decade after her death.

The cards belonged to a woman who died in 2010. Carrick was found to have used them to withdraw cash and make purchases on multiple occasions.

An investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) found that Carrick had used the cards for personal gain.

Carrick was dismissed from the Met Police in 2021 after he was found guilty of gross misconduct.

He was sentenced at Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday.

IOPC regional director Sal Naseem said: "David Carrick abused his position as a police officer to steal from the deceased and her family."

"His actions were a gross breach of the trust placed in him by the public and his colleagues."

"We welcome the sentence handed down by the court today."

Carrick's case is the latest in a series of scandals to hit the Met Police in recent years.

The force has been criticized for its handling of sexual harassment and misconduct allegations, as well as its use of stop and search powers.

The IOPC is currently investigating a number of allegations against the Met Police, including claims that officers have been involved in corruption and misconduct.