Former Police Scotland officer jailed in Falkirk for fraud and data protection offences
Steven Charletta, 60, was sentenced to two years in prison
A former Police Scotland officer has been sentenced to two years in prison for data protection and fraud offences at Falkirk Sheriff Court.
Steven Charletta, 60, was also found guilty of attempting to pervert the course of justice in August.
He accessed police records without a legitimate policing purpose and obtained and disclosed personal information.
Chief Superintendent Helen Harrison said: “Steven Charletta abused his position as a police officer to access police systems to obtain and provide information that he had no right to.
“I’d like to again commend the cooperation and strength of the witnesses who have been involved throughout this case.
“Trust and confidence in police officers and staff is essential and people like Steven Charletta have no place in Police Scotland. Any officer or staff member who fails to uphold the high standards we expect in policing will face the consequences.
"We will always investigate complaints against police officers and staff who do not uphold our values and standards."
Charletta resigned from Police Scotland in September 2025.
Two women, aged 29 and 25, were also arrested and charged in connection with extortion and data protection offences.