An Immigration Officer is expected to appear before a San Fernando Master’s Court today March 25th, 2024, after she was arrested and charged with Misbehaviour in Public Office.

According to the TTPS, LISA JAIRAM was charged with the offence on March 22nd, 2024, following the advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr. Roger Gaspard S.C.

According to police reports, while conducting enquiries into a report of forged documents, Fraud Squad officers seized a Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela passport allegedly issued to a foreign national. This passport bore Immigration Division, Ministry of National Security permanent resident status stamp endorsements.

However, upon thorough examination, it was discovered that the permanent residency status had not been legitimately granted by the Minister of National Security. The investigation continued as officers successfully collaborated with a team from the Immigration Division.

Officers from both agencies worked closely together, sharing information, expertise, and resources to conduct thorough inquiries into the matter. Consequently, the Immigration endorsements were deemed unauthorized, and an Immigration Officer was arrested.

Snr Supt Arlet Groome and Insp Tricia Smith supervised the investigation, while Sgt Lochan conducted enquiries with the assistance of W/Cpl Edwards, PC Kernahan, and PC Thomas of the Fraud Squad.

Investigations are continuing.