February 5, 2016
Nigerian optometrist accused of working without authorisation, charged
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) on Thursday arrested and charged a Nigerian optometrist in Montego Bay, St James.
He is Henry Nwankwo, who is of a St James address.
A news release from MOCA said Nwankwo was charged following an interview, which was conducted in the presence of his attorney, for breaching the Opticians Act.
It is alleged that he was practicing in the field without the required authorisation.
He as since been offered bail in the sum of $200,000 with sureties and will appear in the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate’s Court on February 17, 2016.
MOCA said investigation into the matter are continuing.
