Former Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Arrested Over Corruption Charges
Record picture of former top minister of Papua New Guinea, Peter O’Neill. (AP)
Peter O’Neill was once arrested by means of police at Jackson’s Global Airport in Port Moresby on Saturday after flying again from Brisbane, Australia, the place he were stranded as a result of Covid-19 lockdowns.
- Associated Press Port Moresby
- Closing Up to date: Might 24, 2020, eight:09 AM IST
The previous top minister of Papua New Guinea has been arrested and brought in for wondering over alleged misappropriation and corruption involving the acquisition of 2 turbines from Israel.
Peter O’Neill was once arrested by means of police at Jackson’s Global Airport in Port Moresby on Saturday after flying again from Brisbane, Australia, the place he were stranded as a result of Covid-19 lockdowns.
He was once later launched on bail and can spend two weeks in isolation at his house because of the similar virus restrictions.
O’Neill led Papua New Guinea for seven years earlier than quitting in 2019 after numerous resignations from his govt.
Police stated the investigation comes to the acquisition of the 2 energy turbines from Israel for 50 million kina ($14.2 million) when O’Neill was once main the rustic.
In a remark quoted by means of the Australian Broadcasting Corp., police reliable Hodges Ette alleged O’Neill directed bills for the acquisition of the turbines with out approval of parliament and with no comfortable procedure.
Ette stated police imagine “there may be affordable proof of offenses of misappropriation, abuse of administrative center and reliable corruption.”
Police tried to arrest O’Neill in October over a unique factor however they withdrew the fee when O’Neill challenged its validity in court docket.
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