A 28-year-old man, who is employed to the Kingston and St Andrew Corporation (KSAC) as a building inspector, was arrested yesterday in a sting operation by detectives from the Major Organised Crime & Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA).

Reports are that in May this year, the building inspector visited a location in Kingston where a building is being constructed. He informed the proprietor that the building permit had expired. He then solicited $500,000 in order to expedite the process of renewing the permit.

A report was made to MOCA, an investigation commenced and a sting operation was conducted, which led to his arrest after he collected a sum of money.

Investigations are ongoing.