Female Prison Officer in Phone Sex Scandal

Female Prison Officer in Phone Sex Scandal, In a dramatic turn of events at Cardiff Crown Court, a former prison officer claimed she faced bullying after exposing a shocking case of food tampering in her block. Ruth Shmylo, 26, from Pontypridd, is embroiled in a trial over allegations of initiating an inappropriate relationship with Harri Pullen, an inmate, during her tenure at HMP Parc.
The court delved into the details of Shmylo’s alleged relationship with Pullen, which reportedly included phone sex. This relationship is said to have spanned from December 2020 to April 2021. Shmylo, who started working at the prison in October 2020, did not complete her probation period and was dismissed in April 2021.
The case took a twist when it was revealed that Shmylo had previously reported instances of staff colluding with inmates to spit in the food of certain prisoners. This whistleblowing led to an investigation, as confirmed by Dan Hayman, the head of security at HMP Parc. Defence barrister Claire Wilks highlighted that Shmylo’s actions in exposing this misconduct led to her facing bullying from colleagues.
Harri Pullen, a convicted gangster serving a 42-month sentence for drug offences, was later transferred to HMP Manchester in May 2021. Recorded conversations between Pullen and Shmylo during this time revealed the nature of their interaction, with Pullen expressing affection, which Shmylo did not reciprocate.
The court also heard about Shmylo’s training in avoiding manipulation and exploitation by inmates. Despite this, she was reportedly cornered into situations that led her away from her colleagues. Concerns about her relationship with Pullen had been raised by inmates and staff, leading to a meeting with Shmylo in January 2021.
The decision to terminate Shmylo’s employment was made after she failed her probation period. The implications of such inappropriate relationships were underscored by the prison authorities, emphasizing the need for staff to maintain professional boundaries to uphold order and security within the prison.
The trial is set to continue, shedding more light on the complexities of this case.