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Victoria Police Commander found guilty after IBAC investigation
A Victoria Police Commander was found guilty of three counts of disclosing a restricted matter in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court, following an IBAC investigation.
A Victoria Police Commander was today found guilty of three counts of disclosing a restricted matter in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court, following an investigation by Victoria's independent police oversight body, the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC).
In June 2019 IBAC charged Commander Stuart Bateson with three counts of disclosing a restricted matter to a fellow officer while it was the subject of an IBAC confidentiality notice.
Disclosing a restricted matter is contrary to section 44(1) of the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Act 2011.
The matter has now been adjourned for sentencing.
To report public sector corruption or police misconduct now, visit www.ibac.vic.gov.au/report or call 1300 735 135.
Media contact: media@ibac.vic.gov.au or 0427 480 840
