Papua New Guinea’s influential Petroleum Minister, Jimmy Maladina, has been charged with assault following an alleged domestic dispute in Sydney. According to court documents, Maladina allegedly attacked a 31-year-old woman on Saturday morning. He has been granted conditional bail and is set to appear in court on July 11.
In a public statement, Maladina acknowledged the seriousness of the allegations, expressing his commitment to cooperating with authorities and addressing the situation with integrity and transparency. “As a public servant, I hold myself to high standards of conduct, both personally and professionally. I want to make it clear that violence in any form is unacceptable,” he stated.
Maladina’s position as a key adviser to President James Marape and his involvement in Papua New Guinea’s lucrative natural gas project place him under intense scrutiny as the case unfolds. The woman involved in the incident reportedly suffered facial injuries, further intensifying the gravity of the situation.
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