A crime occurred at HMP Fosse Way in Glen Parva, involving a prison officer who admitted having a sexual relationship with an inmate. Jahvine Kwamba, 21, worked as a prison officer at HMP Fosse Way in Glen Parva, where the crime took place. He had the relationship with the inmate between February and June 2024, as reported by LeicestershireLive.
The identity of the inmate involved in the relationship has not been disclosed. Jahvine Kwamba admitted to the charge at Leicester Crown Court on Monday, March 9, pleading guilty to three charges: two counts of misconduct in a judicial or public office and one count of transmitting an image or sound from within a prison. What specific images or sounds were transmitted from within the prison remains unknown.
Jahvine Kwamba, of Old Hall Crescent, Bentley, Doncaster, was released on bail and will appear back before the crown court on Friday, April 17 for sentencing. Two other women, relatives of the inmate, have also pleaded guilty to offences in relation to the case. Venera Sokolova, 19, and Zita Sokolova, 53, both of Alderley, Digmoor, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, have admitted the alleged transmission of images without authorisation from HMP Fosse Way.
The exact charges against Venera Sokolova and Zita Sokolova have not been detailed. Venera Sokolova and Zita Sokolova will be sentenced on the same day as Jahvine Kwamba. The relationship between Venera Sokolova, Zita Sokolova, and the inmate is described as them being relatives.
What potential sentences could Jahvine Kwamba, Venera Sokolova, and Zita Sokolova face has not been specified. This case underscores the seriousness of misconduct by prison staff and the legal consequences involved, highlighting ongoing issues at the facility. Authorities are continuing to investigate related matters as sentencing approaches.