Ex-Police Federation boss confident he will be ‘exonerated’ of corruption claims

Mukund Krishna, the former chief executive of the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW), has stated his strong belief that he will be "entirely exonerated" from allegations of corruption and financial wrongdoing.

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I vigorously deny the allegations made against me. At all times I have acted with integrity, in accordance with the rules and governance of the organisation, and followed advice. I am confident that, in time, I will be entirely exonerated.

Arrested in March on suspicion of fraud related to governance and financial decision-making within the federation, Krishna's contract was terminated on Sunday. In his first public statement since his arrest, he vehemently denied the claims. "At all times I have acted with integrity, in accordance with the rules and governance of the organisation, and followed advice," Krishna asserted, expressing confidence in his eventual vindication.

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I am proud of everything that we accomplished during my time as chief executive of the Police Federation of England and Wales. I worked tirelessly on behalf of the more than 145,000 officers this organisation represents.

Krishna also voiced pride in his record at the PFEW, an organization representing 145,000 officers. He detailed significant achievements during his leadership, including securing a 16% pay increase for frontline officers over three years and recovering more than £150 million in compensation for members. He also noted an increase in revenues and a reduction in litigation liabilities, which he stated put the organization on a sound financial footing.

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Under my leadership, the federation secured a 16% pay rise over three years for frontline officers and recovered more than £150m in compensation for members. We increased revenues, and reduced litigation liabilities from more than £110m to less than £40m, putting the organisation on a sound financial footing.

The 46-year-old former management consultant was arrested at his Surrey home by City of London police. He was bailed as part of a complex investigation. Two other former senior federation officials were also arrested on suspicion of fraud by abuse of position. The PFEW confirmed Krishna's employment ended on May 31, 2026, and stated he would receive no further payments beyond his basic salary up to that date. His remuneration package for 2024 and 2025 was reported to be worth £701,100 annually.

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I am proud of that record and the difference it made to the lives of serving police officers across England and Wales.