Police in Madang have arrested a man accused of pretending to be the Acting Madang Provincial Administrator to mislead government offices.
The suspect, 28-year-old Junor Kunda Kevin from Yandra village in Usino-Bundi, was taken into custody on Friday, April 11.
Police say he sent a fake letter to the Provincial Treasury and BSP Finance in Madang. The letter claimed that Acting Administrator Daniel Aloi was not the rightful officeholder.
Authorities later confirmed the letter was based on a court decision that had already been dismissed on March 7.
Madang’s Acting Provincial Police Commander, Robert Baim, said the man’s actions were unlawful and could have disrupted key government operations.
“He lied to gain control and confuse the system,” said Baim. “There are no ongoing court matters on this.”
Kevin has been charged with impersonating a public official and is now in police custody. Police say others may also be involved as the investigation continues.
Commander Baim urged the public to respect government processes and not spread false information.