Savo/Russells MP arrested and charged for converting shipping grants

“The payment of that grant was allegedly for the purpose of purchasing a ship and Police allege that the money was never actually used to purchase a ship”.

Assistant Commissioner for Crime and Intelligence, Ian Vaevaso said investigations revealed that the MP had used 2.8-million dollars of the funds to purchase outboard motor boats for his supporters instead.

“Investigations revealed that instead of using the three million dollars to purchase the ship as it was intended for, the MP allegedly paid 2.8-million to a local company for the purpose of items such as OBMs (outboard motors) and other equipment for distribution to his supporters in Savo/Russell constituency.

“It was also further alleged that 200-thousand dollars of the money was withdrawn as cash and used for other expenses unrelated to the purpose of the shipping grant”.

Police media confirmed, the MP has appeared in the Honiara Central Magistrates Court this afternoon.

By: Rickson Bau