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Peel Regional Police officer charged after 11-month investigation into alleged benefits fraud

A Peel Regional Police cruiser and officer are seen at the 12 Division station. File / Global News

BRAMPTON — Peel Regional Police say they’ve charged one of their own with fraud over $5,000.

They say the charges come after an 11-month probe into allegations of benefits fraud.

Police say the officer, who had been a member of the force for 13 years, is also charged with one count of uttering forged documents.

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The constable has been suspended with pay, as is required by the Ontario Police Services Act.

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Peel police say Const. Natalie King is due in court in October.

They say that police are held to the same legal standards as any other member of the public.

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