A Kingston man is in custody for allegedly defrauding two policemen after he collected money from them to buy firearms, but failed to deliver.

It is reported that in 2012, the man, who reportedly had a close working relationship with the police, collected money from the two cops to procure the private firearms at concessionary rates.

He reportedly told them he had dealings with a private Corporate Area gun shop, and had links with the Firearm Licensing Authority, the Finance Ministry, and the National Security Ministry.

However, after the money was paid over, the man, said to be in his 50s, disappeared.

Head of the East Kingston police, Superintendent Arthur Brown, said the man was taken into custody on the weekend.

However, he declined to comment on the specifics of the investigation. It is understood that though only two cops have come forward to give statements, other cops might have been defrauded by the man.