#tower-hamlets-council

#tower-hamlets-council

Police are investigating suspected fraud and money laundering by a former member of staff at Tower Hamlets Council, according to a report. Documents presented to the council's audit committee say the allegations involve inappropriate procurement and approval of services and payments involving undeclared conflicts of interest. The council says the alleged crimes date back to 2018 and that a police investigation is ongoing. The town hall launched an internal investigation called Operation NextWage after police alerted it to the potential crimes.

The Local Democracy Reporting Service stated that a council inspection report last year revealed a lack of trust and respect between political parties at Tower Hamlets Council.