Ellie Ames 06 December 2024

Council staff arrested as police investigate corruption

Council staff arrested as police investigate corruption image
Image: Leeds City Council

Four members of staff at Leeds City Council have been arrested on suspicion of bribery offences.

West Yorkshire Police said its economic crime unit was conducting a ‘complex’ investigation into reported corruption offences in the region.

A total of nine people were arrested, all of whom have been bailed pending further enquiries.

The four council employees have been suspended from their roles, a spokesperson for the local authority confirmed.

The spokesperson said: ‘As the police investigation is ongoing, we are unable to comment further.’

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