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SUN · 2026-03-15 · 14:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0315-24744
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NSR-2026-0315-24744News Report·EN·Legal & Judicial

Queensland police sued after officer caught describing Indians as ‘perverts’ while investigating rideshare driver

A rideshare driver in Queensland, identified as Singh, is suing the Queensland police for alleged racial discrimination. The lawsuit stems from an investigation into an indecent act charge against Singh, which was eventually dropped after a year.

Andrew MessengerThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-03-15 · 14:00 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
Queensland police sued after officer caught describing Indians as ‘perverts’ while investigating rideshare driver
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A rideshare driver in Queensland, identified as Singh, is suing the Queensland police for alleged racial discrimination. The lawsuit stems from an investigation into an indecent act charge against Singh, which was eventually dropped after a year. The legal action was initiated after it was revealed that one of the arresting officers was recorded making derogatory comments about Indians, referring to them as "fucking perverts." Singh claims the investigation and subsequent charge were influenced by racial bias. The lawsuit alleges that the police force continued to pursue the case against Singh despite being aware of the officer's prejudiced remarks. Singh is seeking legal redress for the distress and harm caused by the investigation.

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Key claims

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The legal action is due to alleged racial discrimination during the investigation.

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The rideshare driver, Singh, has launched legal action against the police force.

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An officer was recorded describing Indians as a “bunch of fucking perverts”.

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Queensland police investigated a Punjabi man for a year over withdrawn charges.

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Full report

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Exclusive: Racial discrimination alleged after police withdrew indecent act charge a year after officer was recorded talking about ‘fucking Indians’ WARNING: this article contains offensive language Queensland-police" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="6221" data-entity-type="organization">Queensland Police investigated a Punjabi man for a year – over charges that were eventually withdrawn – despite knowing one of the arresting officers had been caught on camera describing Indians as a “bunch of fucking perverts”. The rideshare driver named Singh, who asked that his first name not be used because of the distress caused by the case, has now launched legal action against the force due to the alleged racial discrimination he suffered during the investigation that led to him being charged with committing an indecent act, according to his statement of claim. Continue reading...
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