Police in Malaita Province have arrested a 42-year-old male on the 10th of September 2017 following a complaint the man had allegedly falsified documents for payments.
The man was later charged by police for allegation of False Pretence and appeared before the Auki Magistrate Court on 13th September 2017 .The court ordered he be remanded in custody for 14 days.
It was alleged the man claimed his affiliation with the Ministry of Forestry as the Deputy Director and was responsible for issuing application forms upon payments for projects which will then be financed by the Ministry concerned.
Police are continuing with its investigation into the matter.
Provincial Police Commander, Malaita Province, David Wate says, “Police wish to appeal to the public and individuals who may have information as alleged to assist the Auki police in its investigation by calling phone number 40132 or 23666.”