PNG Prime Minister Marape's Son Charged for Money Laundering

​FIVE people, including the son of Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape, have been arrested and charged with money laundering in connection with the K1.3 million bust in Komo, Hela.
Police, acting on a tip-off on Saturday, accosted the five men carrying K1.3m cash.
They were detained but released on Sunday night. Marape, who was in Hela to cast his vote during the one-day polling on Monday, said no one was above the law, including his family members.
He said the police should be allowed to do their job.

Provincial police commander Inspector Robin Bore said the five were arrested and detained at the Tari police station and later released on a K2,000 bail each.
“They were supposed to appear for first mention on Monday but because of the polling, the case was adjourned,” he said.
“The case and all the evidence, including the cash, have been handed over to the Investigation Task Force Unit from police headquarters who will be conducting the investigation (for the sake of) transparency.”
The five include a company director, Marape’s son, and three of their tribesmen.
Marape also said he did not know about the money nor was he connected in any way to the K1.3 million bust.

The National/PNG Corruption Watch 
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