Rickson Apa, 35 of Pureni Hela Province was accused of producing, uploading and circulating multiple videos, audios and text messages containing defamatory comments against the governor multiple times.
The videos went viral on social media prompting the governor to file a complaint with the Cyber Crime Unit in Port Moresby.
Thes members of the Cyber Crimes unit arrested Apa in Gordon on Sunday after carrying out investigations. Apa was charged for his alleged crimes but was later released on a K3000 bail.
