Natalie Mottram, 25, was caught revealing to the underworld that the secret EncroChat communications platform had been hacked by law enforcement.
A corrupt police analyst has been jailed after she was caught revealing to the underworld that the secret EncroChat communications platform had been hacked by law enforcement.
"However, I have no doubt you knew and understood the trust place in you by your employer. Never-the-less you betrayed that trust to maintain your friendship with Jonathan Kay... and in doing so you revealed highly sensitive information and potentially compromised a large number of police investigations into crimes of the utmost gravity."
Before the joining the unit, she signed a declaration confirming she understood the importance of protecting intelligence and she risked jail if she revealed it. Mottram was offered emergency accommodation but she refused this and lived instead at Newark Drive. She also refused the offer of counselling.The court heard that messages uncovered by the subsequent police investigation revealed tension between Mottram's hosts, Kay and Bennett, suggesting paranoia.
"When Operation Venetic began, its existence was a closely guarded secret and the details of it were only discussed on a need to know basis. Those working on it within the Regional Organised Crime Unit were frequently reminded of the need for operational security and told not to discuss the details more widely than absolutely necessary," said Mr Riding.Kay messaged one of his contacts: “I no a lady who works for the police. This is not hearsay. Direct to me.
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