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| A senior police officer accused of misconduct has been suspended by the Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA). | A senior police officer accused of misconduct has been suspended by the Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA). |
| Metropolitan Police Commander Ali Dizaei has been suspended by the MPA's professional standards sub-committee, it confirmed. | Metropolitan Police Commander Ali Dizaei has been suspended by the MPA's professional standards sub-committee, it confirmed. |
| The Independent Police Complaints Commission approved the decision. | The Independent Police Complaints Commission approved the decision. |
| Mr Dizaei has denied any wrongdoing. He is being investigated after he allegedly advised a defence team in a Met prosecution. | |
| The BBC understands Mr Dizaei is also being investigated over a complaint about the way he made an arrest while off-duty in a restaurant. | |
| And allegations over his use of a corporate credit card are also being examined. | |
| Mr Dizaei will continue to receive full pay until all three inquiries are concluded. |