Payroll Officer Sentenced to Jail for Misappropriating Funds Meant for Children's Education5/1/2024
![]() In a recent ruling, a national court has handed down a significant sentence to Bradley Tuvi, a payroll officer formerly associated with Book Bilong Pikinini (BBP), a non-governmental organization aimed at enhancing early childhood education. Tuvi, hailing from Ramale village in Kokopo, East New Britain, has been sentenced to six years with hard labor for misappropriating K133,189.79 intended for improving children's literacy through early learning initiatives. Judge Nicholas Miviri presided over the case and emphasized the severity of Tuvi's actions, highlighting the detrimental impact on BBP's mission and the children it serves. The court heard that Tuvi, during his tenure from January 1, 2017, to April 30, 2018, deposited 71 cheques totaling K618,398.09 into various accounts. It was revealed that Tuvi personally benefited from K133,189.79 of these funds, diverting them for his own use. Tuvi pleaded guilty to the charges, and Judge Miviri condemned the deliberate and systematic nature of the offense. He remarked that the premeditated scheme had caused BBP to suffer financial setbacks, leading to a reduction in services and affecting the children who relied on their programs. Despite Tuvi's plea and acknowledgement of guilt, Judge Miviri noted the lack of evidence regarding Tuvi's ability to reimburse the misappropriated funds, as he had lost his job. Consequently, the court ruled out the possibility of restitution. In delivering the sentence, Judge Miviri ordered Tuvi to serve six years in jail and specified that any time spent in custody before the trial would be subtracted from the total duration of his imprisonment. The verdict underscores the judiciary's commitment to upholding accountability and safeguarding resources earmarked for the betterment of society, particularly for vulnerable groups such as children seeking access to education and literacy programs. Also check out Comments are closed.
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