A (JDF) Jamaica Defence Force officer has been accused of sexually harassing and preying on young women soldiers under his command. This was revealed when a damning allegation was made against him. This allegation was made by a relative of a woman private, who claimed that his relative was targeted by her superior even though she only joined the army less than a year ago, she was pursued as the officer wanted to have a sexual relationship with her. The relative said she requested a transfer, which she eventually received; but, when she thought all was settled she was charged and placed in military prison for 14 days.