Tongan Police Inspector Etuate Siale has been suspended pending what appeared to be an investigation into allegations of unauthorised communication with an individual involved in a financial offence.
Tongan news media reports said Siale was a leading officer in the Police detective unit.
This morning, the Police said they had suspended a member of the Tonga police “due to serious allegations of involvement in fraud”.
The police statement did not identify the suspended police officer as Siale.
“Tonga Police is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism to ensure that there is no distrust in Tonga Police and its members”, the Police statement said.
“We take these allegations seriously and are dedicated to maintaining public confidence in Tonga Police.
“Pursuant to Section 79(1)(a)(b)(c) and (2)(a)(b) of the Tonga Police Act, a member of Tonga Police has been suspended due to serious allegations of involvement in fraud.
“While on suspension, all police powers and responsibilities vested in them as a member of Tonga Police are also suspended”.
