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Director of PNG's NRL franchise stood down amid corruption allegations

A director within Papua New Guinea's newly formed NRL franchise stands down amid corruption concerns relating to business dealings at a state-owned oil company.

Man who won $600m from Albanese government for PNG rugby league embroiled in corruption scandal

The claims centre around the all-powerful PNG businessman and rugby impresario, who chaired and led the Pacific Island nation’s bid to join Australia’s rugby league competition and in June was appointed a director of the new NRL franchise alongside several leading Australian league identities.

PM Marape Confirms Sonk’s Exit From PNG NRL Board After Allegations

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has announced that Wapu Sonk has stepped down from his role as director of the PNG NRL Franchise Board, following media reports raising concerns about his current business dealings as Managing Director of Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited.The move comes after the Sydney Morning Herald published serious allegations involving Sonk’s leadership at KPHL. Prime Minister Marape spoke directly with Sonk, who …

'Bigger than one person': Nick McKenzie blows whistle on murky corrpution scandal

Nick McKenzie has lifted the lid on an emerging corruption scandal involving the person who was gifted $600m by the Albanese government to help run a future NRL team in Papua New Guinea. The team’s existence and funding are part of a government’s attempt to ward off Chinese interest in the region. Press PLAY to […]