The TTPS has disclosed that Fraud Squad officers have charged Immigration Officer LISA JAIRAM with three counts of Misbehaviour in Public Office, and Immigration Officer CLINTON RAMDHANIE with two counts of Misbehaviour in Public Office.

According to a press release from the TTPS both were also jointly charged with Misbehaviour in Public Office. Jairam was also recently charged with one count of Misbehaviour in Public Office and appeared before a Master of the San Fernando High Court this week.

The duo was charged with the offences following extensive investigations by officers of the Fraud. Squad and advice received from the Director of Public Prosecutions, Roger Gaspard SC. They are expected to appear before a Master of the Port of Spain High Court on Tuesday 3rd April, 2024.

On March 25th 2024, a Guyanese national was detained by Immigration Officers on arrival to Trinidad, where they observed an unauthorized extension of stay and a permission to work
endorsement was entered in the passport. A report was made and the seized Republic of Guyana passport was handed over to the Fraud Squad.

Investigations were supervised by Snr. Supt. Arlet Groome, Supt. Arnold Lutchman and Insp. Tricia Smith, whilst the investigative team consisted of Sgt. Lochan, PCs Kernahan and Thomas and WPC Jointe, all of the Fraud Squad. The charges were laid by W/Cpl Dejelle Murray, also of the Fraud Squad.

Commissioner of Police, Erla Harewood-Christopher commended the officers and reiterated the commitment of the TTPS to treat with corruption wherever it exists and to prosecute errant public officers who choose to misconduct themselves in their respective offices.