Corruption Charges
In May 2012, the government’s corruption watchdog, Investigation Task Force Sweep, drew up a warrant for Nape’s arrest in relation to the alleged misappropriation of $2.4 million in development funds, charges which Nape has denied.
Jeffrey Nape was arrested on bribery charges in July 2012 for attempting to bribe a rival candidate to drop out of the running of the 2012 general election. The candidate, who was competing for Nape’s Sinasina-Yongumugi seat, alleges that Nape offered him money to drop out of the election. Nape, who has denied all the charges, was released on bail and is due to appear in court after the elections.
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