The officer, identified as Linda De Sousa Abreu, is a 31-year-old former prison officer who recently quit her job following the scandal.
Linda's sister, Andreina, revealed that Linda is a swinger who appeared on Channel 4's Open House: The Great Sex Experiment, a documentary about couples pushing the boundaries of relationships at a luxury country escape.
The show was aired last year. Andreina expressed her concern about her sister's lifestyle choices, stating that she had warned Linda not to mix her personal life with her work. She also mentioned that she had to block fans of her sister from her own social media accounts due to the attention she received after the show. The explicit video, which MailOnline understands to be recent, shows Linda in uniform performing a sex act on an unidentified prisoner and then having sex with him while his cellmate films on a mobile phone.
The footage has sparked a police investigation, and Linda has been reported to the authorities. A Prison Service spokesman stated that staff corruption is not tolerated and that the former prison officer allegedly featured in the video has been reported to the police. The Met Police confirmed that they are aware of the video and that a police investigation is underway.
Former prison governor Ian Acheson expressed serious concerns about the security implications of the incident, stating that it highlights the chaos and corruption within the prison system. He also questioned how female officers can feel safe to do their jobs in an environment where colleagues participate in sexual acts with inmates.
This incident comes amid broader concerns about the state of HMP Wandsworth, which has been placed under emergency measures due to severe overcrowding, drug use, violence, and security lapses. The prison, built more than 170 years ago, has a history of high-profile inmates and has faced criticism for its poor conditions and management.
