Records The Times-Picayune obtained show NOPD internal affairs investigators began scrutinizing the senior officer based on a complaint alleging public payroll fraud and “secondary employment” violations.

A multi-agency investigation led by the FBI San Diego Field Office made 19 arrests today as part of an investigation into an alleged international criminal network believed to have scammed senior citizens out of more than $400 million, authorities reported.

Since 2022, criminals impersonating police officers have contacted Chinese students and told the victims they're under investigation for alleged financial crimes in China, the FBI said.