KINGSTON, Jamaica — Senior Superintendent of Police Wayne Cameron, the suspended chairman of the Police Officers’ Association (POA), appeared before the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on Thursday under stringent bail conditions. The court mandated the surrender of his travel documents and implemented exit controls at all national ports of entry. His existing bail was continued at JMD $500,000.
SSP Cameron confronts severe criminal allegations involving the purported misappropriation of approximately JMD $15 million from the POA. The formal indictment comprises five counts of fraudulent conversion and six counts of larceny as a servant, suggesting a systematic exploitation of his leadership role for personal enrichment.
This legal action culminates an extensive, multi-agency financial probe led by the Financial Investigations Division (FID) alongside the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). The investigation targeted suspected financial misconduct within the POA’s operations, leading to a directive from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to proceed with formal charges. Consequently, Cameron has been relieved of all frontline operational duties.
In a vigorous defense, Cameron’s legal representative, attorney Matthew Hyatt, denounced the prosecution as “absolutely malicious” and a “farce.” Hyatt asserted that the case lacked a solid foundation, being “built upon sand,” and highlighted his client’s 34-year record of service to Jamaica. He strongly refuted the allegations and cautioned the public against prejudgment, emphasizing the sub judice nature of the proceedings.
The case is scheduled for a subsequent hearing on May 28, 2026, initiating a protracted legal process ahead.