Police commissioner accused of wine fraud at border shop

A Danish police commissioner is accused of swapping cheaper wine for more expensive bottles at the Fleggaard border shop, saving 5,080 kroner, DR reports. He has been charged with fraud and abuse of office.

According to the indictment obtained by DR News, the 39-year-old allegedly carried out the scheme on three visits in June, July and August 2025. He took two cases of cheaper wine, replaced their contents with more expensive bottles and returned the cases to the shop. The next day, he allegedly took the same cases to the checkout and paid the lower price.

On one of the trips, he was on duty and travelled in a police car. The alleged wine fraud saved him a total of 5,080 kroner. Fleggaard is seeking compensation for the loss.

One of the wines named in the indictment is a 2021 Château Lunch-Moussas. Fleggaard describes it on its website as a wine known for its strength and ageing potential. It is not known how the alleged fraud was discovered.

The commissioner is also accused of using his personal phone to access Polsas, the police’s internal system. The indictment says he photographed a detainee and looked up several personal identification numbers. He faces a total of 20 charges over unauthorised searches.

Sønderborg District Court is due to hear the case on Friday. The indictment says he could face a fine if convicted. It is not known how he responds to the charges. DR News said it was seeking comment from his defence lawyer.