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🚨 Breaking News (19 August 2025): Former Deputy Finance Secretary Jacob Yafai has been found guilty on all five counts of misappropriation in one of Papua New Guinea’s most high-profile corruption cases.

👨‍⚖️ Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika stated that Yafai’s failure to verify payments cost the people of PNG K41.8 million, all of which went to Paul Paraka Lawyers.

📌 Key Facts:

Guilty on 5 counts of misappropriation.

Funds totaling K41.8 million misdirected between 2012–2013.

All funds went to one recipient – Paul Paraka Lawyers.

No-case-to-answer motion rejected in May 2025.

Yafai did not testify or call witnesses in his defence.

Sentencing scheduled for September 9, 2025.

Yafai remains out on bail.


This verdict marks a major step in PNG’s fight against corruption and underscores the importance of accountability in public office.

📺 Watch the full report and follow Pulse of PNG for updates on the sentencing next month.

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