RSIPF denies receiving sexual harassment complaints against PNG diplomat

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) deny receiving any complaint to be investigated as stated in a PNG newspaper tarnishing Papua New Guinea (PNG) diplomat of sexual harassment.

The statement released in the post courier saying, Solomon Islands police confirmed that they had received several complaints against the PNG diplomat of sexual harassment and assault are not true.

RSIPF Commissioner Mostyn Mangau was stated in the press to have said the diplomat is protected by diplomatic immunity so they are mindful as they go about their investigation is also not true.

But Mangau and the heads of the RSIPF investigation department confirmed that no complaint was filed against the diplomat and no investigation has been carried out related to the report.

The police chief urges reporters to be professional when reporting on such issues.

He said the RSIPF Media should be the proper channel for reporters to get proof to any media enquiries related to RSIPF.

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