Judy Yuen, a former officer, received a suspended sentence for money laundering related to a drug case involving her sons.
Yuen lived on Cotman Road in Colchester and was arrested during a drug investigation. Police investigated two brothers, Tai and Leo Parsons, ages 23 and 19 respectively, starting in September 2022.
Their mom, Yuen, paid money into their accounts, as well as her own, from January 2022 to February 2023. Her phone showed messages with Tai Parsons discussing money transfers. A money laundering expert found no other reason for the money transfers.
Police arrested Yuen in March 2023 and charged her three months later. She lost her job in November 2023 after a hearing found her guilty of gross misconduct.
Deputy Chief Constable Rachel Nolan spoke about the case, stating that officers promise to serve the public and tackle crime. She noted that most officers keep this promise. Nolan stated Judy Yuen’s actions are shameful and that officers will be disgusted, as Yuen’s actions hurt them and their work.
Nolan said Yuen helped the criminals and did not stop them, emphasizing that this behavior has no place in Essex Police. She thanked the Operation Raptor team for their work, which exposed Yuen’s crime and shut down a drug operation.
Nolan also thanked the Counter Corruption Unit for helping remove Yuen quickly, protecting the criminal investigation. Essex Police will pursue proceeds of crime proceedings.
