Community supports public funds probe

The action taken by the New Ireland Government to prosecute people who misappropriated public funds for community projects has gained the support of target communities, who never saw the projects get off ground.

Raphael Boski, the Konogogo community leader from the West Coast of Central New Ireland LLG, said persons who hold positions of trust and authority must be held accountable when dealing with public funds.

Boski is supporting the Governor’s office, who sought the help of Police Detectives to investigate cases of community projects like church buildings, community halls and aid posts that were funded, but never erected.

Sir Julius Chan called for an investigation into alleged misappropriation of Government Project Funds given between 2010 and 2017.

The outcomes of the investigation are expected to explain how the funds were used, why the projects were not implemented and who is responsible.

Sir Julius said those found guilty will be arrested, charged and dealt with by the Courts.

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