A veteran police officer from a mid-sized Zurich town is facing charges of breaching official secrecy laws just months before his retirement.

The 64-year-old, who has served for over 40 years, allegedly sent confidential emails to municipal employees, sharing sensitive information about ongoing investigations.

Despite being convicted and fined, the officer maintains his innocence, arguing that the recipients were also bound by secrecy laws.

The case has reached the Zurich High Court, where the officer seeks acquittal to avoid a criminal record that could force an early retirement.

The court acknowledged his actions were not malicious but deemed them careless, as the recipients were not part of the police unit.

The officer's defense plans to explore further legal options, potentially escalating the case to the Federal Court.