Corruption Crackdown: PNG Police Upgraded with Digital Tools

Enhanced Investigation Skills for Effective Anti-Corruption Efforts

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea - The Papua New Guinea (PNG) police force has received upgraded training on the use of digital tools and open-source intelligence to combat corruption and fraud-related offenses.

The training, delivered by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), aimed at equipping law enforcement agencies with the skills to identify, classify, and proactively investigate corruption-related offenses using available digital software. The training was attended by key law enforcement agencies tasked with preventing and investigating corruption, including the National Fraud & Anti-Corruption Directorate, Boroko Fraud, the Ombudsman Commission, and the Independent Commission Against Corruption.

Enhanced Skills for Investigators

Sergeant Ali Tepi, a Police Investigator from the National Fraud & Anti-Corruption Directorate, praised the training, saying it had enhanced his computer-based investigative skills and strategies. “I look forward to more training with UNODC in the fight against corruption,” he added.

Digital Tools for Effective Investigations

According to Mr. Graeme Gunn, UNODC PNG Officer-in-Charge and Anti-Corruption Adviser, “relatively simple digital tools can be used to great effect by the intelligence and investigation areas of PNG’s key anti-corruption law enforcement agencies.” He emphasized that the training is part of paving the way for more effective investigations on corruption.

Youth Called to Action: Anti-Corruption Essay and Photography Competition

Promoting Integrity, Anti-Corruption, and Unity among Youth

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched a Youth Anti-Corruption Essay and Photography Competition to engage young Papua New Guineans in anti-corruption initiatives. The competition aims to promote integrity, anti-corruption, and unity among youth, with the theme “Peace, Unity, and Anti-Corruption in Papua New Guinea”.

Call for Entries

The competition is open to all Papua New Guinean citizens between 15 and 30 years old. Winners will be announced on International Anti-Corruption Day, December 9, 2023.

Meet Ranson Sam Micah: UNODC’s Newest Team Member

Passionate About Stopping Corruption

Ranson Sam Micah has joined the UNODC as a Programme Driver (Anti-Corruption) in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. With over ten years of experience in the transport management field, Ranson is passionate about helping stop corruption and being part of the growth of the UNODC in Papua New Guinea.

Unique Perspective on Corruption

Ranson’s experience in the telecommunications industry (Digicel PNG Limited) and financial services industry (Kina Bank Limited) has given him a unique perspective on corruption and its impact on society. He looks forward to contributing to the UNODC’s anti-corruption efforts in Papua New Guinea.

Personal Interests

As a father of four, Ranson enjoys traveling and meeting locals in his spare time. He is also a rugby league enthusiast, supporting the Canberra Raiders.