Following in the footsteps of Travolta extortionist Tario Lightbourn, two more Bahamian paramedics are under investigation for attempting to extort tourists in need of medical attention.<\/p>\n
Two Bahamian paramedics have been suspended following allegations that they attempted to extort money from tourists who needed transport to the hospital.<\/p>\n
The paramedics are being investigated by officials at Emergency Medical Services after two visitors\u00a0 who were injured in a traffic accident claim they were the victims of extortion – having been told they would have to pay up-front for medical services and transportation to the hospital.<\/p>\n
The tourists were riding on a motor scooter when the accident occurred.<\/p>\n
A story in the Tribune did not reveal the names of the tourists or the names of the emergency service employees who are under investigation.<\/p>\n
According to the Tribune, EMS director Dr. Avery Hanna confirmed that an investigation is underway.<\/p>\n
“The director said the inquiry is in the advanced stages and will be finished in a matter of weeks,” the paper reported.<\/p>\n
It was not made clear as to why such a simple investigation would take two weeks.\u00a0 Nor was the date of the incident reported.<\/p>\n