Govt serious about fighting corruption: PM

PRIME Minister James Marape says the Proceeds of Crime Bill 2022, which was passed in the last session of Parliament, shows how serious his Government is about fighting corruption.
Under the bill, passed on April 21, public officials , politicians and public servants must explain and prove that their wealth was legitimately obtained.
“I made a commitment to this nation when I became prime minister in May 2019, that we will fight corruption,” Marape said.
“Those who hold public offices, and illegally gain wealth through corrupt practices, will now come under scrutiny with passage of this bill.
He said the government is serious about fighting corruption as shown by passage of the Whistle Blowers’ Act and establishment of the Independent Commission. Against Corruption in 2020 and now this Proceeds of Crime Bill which completes the trifecta of anti-corruption laws,” Marape said.