More Fraud Squad cases unravel

By PNG Echo What do Attorney General, Ano Pala, Aloysius Hamou and Francis Potape have in common? Well, while the recent circus that was the Vote of No Confidence was keeping the whole nation entertained and distracted, in the nation’s courts, the three, abovementioned, gentlemen’s criminal charges were being overturned, quashed, and disallowed. All three were cases being prosecuted on behalf of the Fraud Squad – featuring Messrs Gitua and Damaru. These cases have been variously found to be incompetent, ill–conceived, or both as indeed was the case against Justice Sakora – thrown out too. Other Fraud Squad cases still Continue reading More Fraud Squad cases unravel

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Court decisions and the fickle social media.

By PNG Echo The PNG courts, yesterday, (Tuesday 23rd February) handed down two decisions in cases where the Prime Minister was the plaintiff. It was a day of mixed legal fortunes for him. The first case decided in the National Court and presided over by Justice Colin Makail, was regarding contempt, allegedly committed by Koim. It was dismissed because of a procedural technicality. It was only a momentary and pyrrhic victory for Koim as the court informed the plaintiff that he was still free to bring a charge of contempt against Koim (using correct procedure) – which he is believed Continue reading Court decisions and the fickle social media.

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