Police officer accused of computer hacking offences

A police officer based in the Brisbane region is accused of computer hacking offences, allegedly committed both on and off duty.

The 30-year-old constable has been charged with three counts of computer hacking and misuse, and one count of misuse of restricted computer and cause detriment.

He has been stood down from the Queensland Police Service.

The man is scheduled to appear in the Cleveland Magistrates Court on October 27.

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