Adderley, said to have made false claims about time in Navy, to be prosecuted over allegations of fraud and misconduct
The former Northamptonshire police chief constable Nick Adderley has been charged with fraud and misconduct in public office over allegations he made false claims about his military service and educational achievements when applying to work for the police, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has said.
Adderley is accused of making false claims of being a decorated Navy officer while applying to work for the police, according to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
The CPS said Adderley was also alleged to have lied about his educational achievements.
Adderley is due to appear at Westminster magistrates court on 10 November.
The IOPC said the 59-year-old was alleged to have falsely claimed he was a former lieutenant commander in the Royal Navy and had served in the Falklands War.
The police watchdog said he was also accused of claiming he was entitled to wear associated service medals.
Adderley is alleged to have committed the offences between 2018 and 2024 – allegedly making the claims on his CV during his bid to become Northamptonshire police’s chief constable in June 2018.
If convicted of fraud, he could face up to 10 years in prison.
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