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Greater Manchester Police Officer Jailed for Corruption and Criminal Collusion

Choni Kenny received a nearly four-year sentence for leaking sensitive police data and aiding criminal associates, highlighting systemic failures in oversight.

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Overview

  • Choni Kenny, 27, was sentenced to three years and nine months for misconduct in public office and conspiracy at Liverpool Crown Court.
  • Kenny leaked police intelligence, including victim impact statements and raid details, to two criminal associates she had personal relationships with.
  • She supplied 20 mobile phones to inmate Josh Whelan, enabling him to manage drug operations from prison.
  • Rahim Mottley, extradited from Spain in 2024, received a two-year, four-month sentence for his role in the conspiracy.
  • Senior police officials condemned Kenny's actions as a serious breach of integrity, prompting scrutiny of data-access controls within UK law enforcement.