See TTPS press release:
July 31st, 2022
MEDIA RELEASE
Police Constable Charged with corruptly soliciting money
A Police Constable attached to the Child Protection Unit(CPU) at the Chaguanas Police Station has been charged for allegedly, corruptly soliciting money, and corruptly receiving money on July 25th. 2022.
No. 19729 NABOTH BYNOE, 35 of Freeport was charged with corruptly soliciting the sum of $5,000 and corruptly receiving the sum of $2,500, following advice received from the Director of Public Prosecutions, Roger Gaspard SC, on Saturday 30th July, 2022.
According to police report, two individuals reported to Chaguanas Police Station, that on the 24th of July they were seated in Price Plaza car park when they were approached by a police officer who allegedly said they were engaging in a criminal act.
The officer also advised both individuals, that there were other offences reported at the Chaguanas Police Station in which they were suspects.
The officer informed the victims that he would accept the sum of $5,000 to forego prosecution against them. The sum of $2,500, was handed over with arrangements to hand over the balance on the 26th of July 2022. The victim’s cellphone was taken with a promise to return it after the balance was paid.
Constable Samad was detailed to investigate and on the 25th July 2022, he proceeded to Saith Park, Chaguanas accompanied with other officers and both victims where Constable Bynoe was arrested.
Additional investigations were conducted and as a result of the investigations, charges were laid.
