​PNG Court Advances ICAC Case Against Malol

​PNG Court Advances ICAC Case Against Malol

Benjamin Malol will now prepare to defend himself in the National Court after a Waigani magistrate ordered his committal in a case linked to a Papua New Guinea corruption investigation.
The ruling means Malol will face a charge of conspiracy to obstruct justice, following findings that there is adequate evidence for the matter to proceed to trial.
The Independent Commission Against Corruption stated the case is part of its inquiry into alleged irregular payments connected to the Papua New Guinea Sports Foundation.

The commission alleges that roughly K1.7 million was issued to a contractor for sports-related supplies and services, including infrastructure development and social mapping activities in Southern Highlands Province, but claims the funds were not properly utilised.
During the period under investigation, Malol was employed by Project Masters Limited, which had been engaged by PNGSF to handle procurement and tender responsibilities.
Magistrate Albert Daniels pointed out that Malol had legal representation, although his lawyer did not attend the April 23 court sitting. Under the District Court Act, the magistrate exercised powers to commit the matter without a full presentation of the brief.
The case has been scheduled for mention on May 4, 2026, in the National Court, with bail conditions remaining in place until then, ICAC said.

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