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Saturday 23 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

Former DPM and senior civil servants to serve prison time
Former Cook Islands deputy prime minister Robert Tapaitau (sitted-left) with a family member and lawyers Michelle Tangimama (left) and Norman George after he was sentenced in March, 2024. Photo: MELINA ETCHES.

Former Cook Islands deputy prime minister Robert Tapaitau and two former senior government officials, Ngatokorua Puna and his wife Diane Charlie-Puna, were taken to Arorangi Prison yesterday morning after receiving prison sentences.

Former Cook Islands deputy prime minister Robert Tapaitau and two former senior government officials, Ngatokorua Puna and his wife Diane Charlie-Puna, were taken to Arorangi Prison yesterday morning after receiving prison sentences.

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