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Prison officer jailed over relationship with convicted inmate

From Ghanaian Times · () English

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  • A prison officer, Rebecca Green, has been sentenced to over a year in prison for misconduct.
  • She engaged in a relationship with a convicted murderer, John Otugade, while working at HMP Whitemoor.
  • Evidence, including seized mobile phone messages, confirmed the illicit relationship.

Rebecca Green, a 29-year-old prison officer, received a sentence of one year and four months for misconduct in public office. She developed a relationship with John Otugade, an inmate serving a life sentence for murder, while employed at HMP Whitemoor.

The relationship began in October 2022. Suspicion arose in the spring of 2023, prompting an investigation. As a result, Otugade was transferred to HMP Belmarsh, and Green's mobile phone was confiscated. Messages retrieved from the phone provided concrete evidence of their relationship.

Further incriminating evidence emerged when a phone number linked to Green was added to Otugade's list of approved prison contacts, listed under the name 'partner.' Green, who resides in Holbeach, Lincolnshire, pleaded guilty to the charge.

During sentencing at Cambridge Crown Court on June 24, police highlighted the severe breach of her professional responsibilities. The case underscores the strict protocols in place to maintain the integrity of the prison system and prevent such inappropriate conduct.

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— UnknownThe name under which Rebecca Green's phone number was listed in the inmate's approved contacts.
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