Three men charged in relation to fake police officer scams

By Q Radio News

Three men, aged 32, 26 and 25, have been charged with false representation. 

They were arrested by detectives investigating scammers who've been impersonating police officers.

The suspects are due to appear before Belfast Magistrates Court  tomorrow. 

A 30 year old woman and a 23 year old man have been released on bail pending further enquiries and a 28-year-old man remains in custody. 

A PSNI spokesperson said: "Detectives investigating reports of fraud involving scammers impersonating police officers have charged three men aged 32, 26 and 25 years old with false representation.

"All three are due to appear at Belfast Magistrates Court on Monday 31^st May.

"As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

 "A 30 year old woman and a 23 year old man also arrested as part of the ongoing investigation have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

"Police have been granted a court extension for a further 36hrs to question a 28-year-old man, who remains in custody at this time."