Prison Officer Pleads Guilty to Sexual Relationship with Inmate at HMP Fosse Way
A prison officer has admitted to engaging in a sexual relationship with an inmate at HMP Fosse Way in Glen Parva, Leicestershire. Jahvine Kwamba, aged 21, worked as a prison officer at the facility where the illicit relationship occurred.
Details of the Offence and Court Proceedings
The sexual relationship took place between February and June 2024, as reported by local news sources. Kwamba pleaded guilty to the charges at Leicester Crown Court on Monday, March 9, 2026. She admitted to three specific charges: two counts of misconduct in a judicial or public office and one count of transmitting an image or sound from within a prison without authorisation.
Kwamba, who resides at Old Hall Crescent in Bentley, Doncaster, was released on bail following her court appearance. She is scheduled to return to Leicester Crown Court for sentencing on Friday, April 17, 2026.
Additional Defendants in the Case
Two other women, identified as relatives of the inmate involved, have also pleaded guilty to related offences. Venera Sokolova, aged 19, and Zita Sokolova, aged 53, both from Alderley, Digmoor, Skelmersdale in Lancashire, admitted to the unauthorised transmission of images from HMP Fosse Way. They will be sentenced on the same day as Kwamba, April 17, 2026.
The case highlights serious breaches of professional conduct within the prison system, underscoring the legal consequences for such actions. Authorities continue to investigate and address misconduct to maintain safety and integrity in correctional facilities.
