Senior police officer placed on leave after voice note allegations

Senior police officer placed on leave after voice note allegations

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Chief Superintendent Michael Johnson has been placed on “garden leave” pending a thorough investigation after a voice note alleging a bribery scandal went viral.

Johnson is head of the Criminal Investigation Department.

“To ensure continuity and uphold our commitment to public safety, Chief Superintendent Anthon Rahming will assume the responsibilities of the Officer-in-Charge of the Criminal Investigation Department during this period,” a release from Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander also noted.