The Commissioner of Police, David Manning, has reiterated his expectation of accountable and obligatory judicial transparency in carrying out court responsibilities following improper legal processes by an accused fraudster in an attempt to interfere with arrest warrants issued by the Magistrates Court, including the independent Court and extradition processes.
According to Commissioner Manning, Mr. Samson Jubi the defendant from Daru in Western Province, is accused of misappropriating K52 million held in trust through an alleged shell company, Ok Tedi Fly River Development Foundation Limited (OTFRDFL).
The Accused’s latest legal attempt will be heard before the Magistrates Court in Port Moresby.
“This is a long-running case that involves Jubi’s association with co-offenders, and which has seen 52 million Kina fraudulently diverted at the detriment of the people of Western Province,” the Commissioner said.
“Western communities deserve justice.”
“If Jubi has nothing to hide he would get on a plane to PNG to argue his case in court.”
“His latest attempt to evade justice is through an application to the Magistrate’s Court in Port Moresby.”
“I give notice to all involved in this process that their actions are being fully scrutinized, and any attempt to pervert the course of justice will result in charges being laid.”
“I have the utmost confidence that the Magistrates Court will diligently consider the application that has been brought before it by the accused.”
Manning emphasized that court proceedings are being closely monitored, warning that any attempt to obstruct justice will lead to charges. The Magistrate’s Court is expected to carefully review the accused’s application.
“The blatant criminality of the accused’s actions, the strength of evidence in this matter, and the diligent attention to court processes by investigators will be borne out in these proceedings.”
Commissioner Manning said the details of this matter were fully examined by a Magistrate who duly approved and issued warrants for Jubi’s arrest, and now the matter must be heard in line with our laws.
“It is alleged that beginning 15th February 2018, Mr. Jubi was appointed by the Ok Tedi Fly River Development Foundation Limited (OTFRDFL) as Company Secretary.
“It was alleged that the accused and his law firm benefitted in the tune of K52 million which is part of the K268 million transacted from the Western Province Peoples Dividend Community Mine Continuation Agreement Trust Funds.”
“The accused has fled the jurisdiction of our courts and now hides overseas.”
Manning concluded reiterating the police’s commitment to bringing the accused to justice, and expects all parties involved in the judicial process to act in a transparent and proper manner.