The chief executive of the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW), Mukund Krishna, has been dismissed two months after his arrest on suspicion of fraud. His contract was terminated on Sunday following allegations of financial wrongdoing.
Mr Krishna, who earned over £700,000 annually, was arrested by City of London police at his home in Surrey in March and bailed as part of a complex investigation. Two other former senior federation members, aged 51 and 55, were also arrested on suspicion of fraud by abuse of position.
In a statement, Mr Krishna denied the allegations, saying he had acted with integrity and followed advice. He highlighted achievements during his tenure, including a 16% pay rise for officers and recovering over £150m in compensation. The PFEW confirmed his employment ended on 31 May 2026, with no further payments beyond his basic salary.
Separately, Mr Krishna faces accusations of misogyny in an ongoing employment tribunal. Gemma Fox, a former deputy national secretary, claims he called her “stupid” and said “I know what women are like”. She also alleges he mocked female drivers and criticised her for attending meetings virtually after childbirth. The federation denies the claims.
Mr Krishna had previously faced calls to resign after the PFEW lost a High Court free speech challenge, having spent over £500,000 defending suspensions of two officials who made controversial remarks about race and policing.
