With this law in place, under which public officials – politicians and public servants - must explain and prove that their wealth was legitimately obtained.
Prime Minister James Marape says the Proceeds of Crime Bill 2022 shows how serious his Government is about fighting corruption.
“I made a commitment to this nation, when I became Prime Minister in May 2019, that we will fight corruption.
“Those who hold public offices, and illegally gain wealth through corrupt practices, will now come under scrutiny with passage of this bill.
