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Mibenge Nsenduluka

Vic Police accused of racism in handing out COVID fines

Victoria Police officers have been accused of racial profiling in handing out COVID-19 fines. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Victoria Police officers have been accused of racial profiling, with a damning report showing they disproportionately targeted people of non-Anglo appearance during the pandemic.

African, Middle Eastern and First Nations people were up to four times more likely to be fined for COVID-19 breaches, when considering their share of the state's population.

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