‘Life’ sentences for white-collar crime in Papua New Guinea

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Theft of money between K5million (US$2.5 million) and K9.99million (US$4.99million) will now attract 50 years jail without parole.

Theft of money or property worth K10million (US$5million) or more will be punished with life imprisonment.

Kidnapping will carry a prison term of 50 years without remission or parole, while kidnapping for ransom carries life imprisonment without parole.

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