FPC Mohammad Raza outcome summary

Misconduct hearing outcome 

Officer concerned: Former PC Mohammad Bilal Raza

Dates of hearing: 15 May 2026

Summary

It was alleged that Former PC Raza contacted two suspects of driving offences in April 2022, stating he had access to information relating to their arrest and provided specific details, as confirmed in the Body Worn Footage. Former PC Raza outlined that they could end the ongoing criminal proceedings if they paid £10,000 in Crypto Currency. There was also a threat that should they not pay, the matter could get worse, with them receiving a custodial sentence.

On Friday 27 February 2026, Former Police Constable Mohammed Raza was sentenced to 4 years 6 months for Blackmail (Contrary to section 21(1) of the Theft Act 1968) and 4 years 6 months for Misconduct in a Public Office (Common Law) to run concurrently having been found guilty on Thursday 29th January 2026 following a trial at Southwark Crown Court.

Decision

The Chair found that FPC Raza's conduct amounts to gross misconduct and if he was still  serving, he would have been dismissed without notice.