Rishi Sunak's Bodyguard Arrested for Betting on UK Election Date
- One of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's police bodyguards was arrested for allegedly betting on the date of UK's national election.
- The bets were made before the election date was officially announced, raising concerns about potential insider information.
- The incident highlights the importance of integrity and neutrality in law enforcement roles.
One of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s police bodyguards was arrested for allegedly betting on the date of Britain’s national election before it was announced. The constable from the Royalty and Specialist Protection Command was arrested for misconduct in public office. The Gambling Commission is investigating potential offenses related to the election date. Sunak revealed the election date on May 22 for July 4, surprising many in his Conservative Party. Betting is popular in the U.K., but acting on inside information is illegal. The arrested officer was released on bail and removed from duty pending further investigation. Another individual, Sunak aide Craig Williams, is also under investigation for betting on the election date before it was announced. Williams stated he would cooperate with the inquiries and acknowledged his error in judgment.