The father of Police Constable Ryan Greene has moved to the High Court seeking the immediate release of his son and wife, Nikita Greene, challenging the legality of their arrest and continued detention on suspicion of conspiracy to commit a felony.
The application was filed by attorney-at-law Darren Wade on behalf of Randy Greene, Ryan’s father and Nikita’s husband.
According to the court documents, the application contends that police have failed to identify the specific felony the mother and son allegedly conspired to commit. Neither had been charged at the time of filing.
Police have accused the constable of accepting a bribe from Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed in exchange for a video recording of an October 12 shooting incident. Police also allege that Greene subsequently went on a shopping spree and gave money to his mother.
The application challenges whether the alleged copying and sharing of surveillance footage, together with the alleged receipt of money, establishes a criminal offence. It also disputes whether Nikita Greene’s alleged receipt of money from her son provides a lawful basis for her detention.
Through the application, Randy Greene is seeking their immediate release, declarations that their detention is unlawful and unconstitutional, and ordinary, exemplary and aggravated damages.
Wade has also applied for a writ of habeas corpus directed to the Commissioner of Police and the officer in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department, requiring that the two be brought before the court.
The constitutional challenge extends to the Police Force’s publication on Monday of what it described as admissions by the constable before any charge was laid. The application argues that the publication breaches the presumption of innocence and the protection of the law guaranteed under Article 144 of the Constitution.
It further challenges Ryan Greene’s arrest and detention over allegations that he copied and communicated surveillance footage showing the conduct of police ranks during the October 12, 2026 incident. The application seeks declarations that his detention contravenes Articles 139, 144 and 146 of the Constitution.
The High Court has ordered the State to respond to the application with a hearing scheduled for this morning.
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