KINGSTON, Jamaica — Senior Superintendent Wayne Cameron, the sitting Chairman of the Police Officers’ Association (POA), now faces serious criminal charges following an extensive financial probe. Law enforcement authorities have formally charged Cameron with five counts of fraudulent conversion and six counts of larceny as a servant, all connected to the alleged misappropriation of POA funds.
The charges culminate a months-long, multi-agency investigation led by the Financial Investigations Division (FID) in coordination with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). The inquiry scrutinized the management and application of financial resources under the POA’s control over a specific timeframe. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) subsequently reviewed the findings and ruled that criminal charges were warranted.
This development occurs amidst a power struggle within the police leadership. Last September, Police Commissioner Kevin Blake attempted to remove Cameron from his POA post. Cameron successfully challenged this move, however, with the Supreme Court granting him a judicial review of the Commissioner’s decision on January 9, 2026.
Cameron has been relieved from frontline duties pending judicial proceedings. Both the JCF and FID issued a joint statement expressing regret for their earlier silence, emphasizing the need to balance transparency with the obligation to avoid prejudicing active investigations and court cases. They underscored that Cameron is entitled to the full presumption of innocence. His first court appearance is scheduled for February 12, 2026.