Fraud-linked PNG minister flees to Queensland

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September 15, 2011 16:48:35

Authorities in Papua New Guinea say former senior minister Paul Tiensten has flown to Australia to avoid a fraud probe.

The new government has established a multi-agency investigation into allegations of corruption at the national planning department.

The chair of the investigation says Mr Tiensten flew to Brisbane on a one-way ticket yesterday, despite being ordered to attend an interview at the police fraud squad office.

Mr Tiensten is wanted for questioning over several matters including a $4 million grant to a businessman to establish a new airline.

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September 15, 2011 16:28:04



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