A prison officer was sentenced to eight months in custody after sending sexually explicit photos to an inmate convicted of drug offenses, a court heard. Jahvine Kwamba, 21, from Doncaster, engaged in extensive communication with Robert Sokolovs, who was incarcerated at HMP Fosse Way in Leicestershire. At the time of their contact, Kwamba was 19 years old.

Prosecutors detailed that Kwamba exchanged approximately 5,000 messages with Sokolovs via the social media platform Snapchat. During their interactions, Sokolovs, who referred to himself as “the Latvian Pablo Escobar,” was serving a sentence related to drug crimes before being deported from the United Kingdom.

The court described Kwamba as “easy prey” for Sokolovs while he was imprisoned. The relationship, which involved the sharing of explicit photographs, violated prison regulations and professional conduct standards for staff members. The case was heard at Leicester Crown Court, where Kwamba admitted to misconduct in public office.

Sentencing emphasized the breach of trust and duty inherent in her position as a prison officer. The prosecution argued that such behavior undermines the integrity of the correctional system and compromises institutional security.

Kwamba’s conviction highlights ongoing concerns about staff-inmate relationships and the need for rigorous oversight within correctional facilities. No statements from Kwamba or her defense were reported following the sentencing.