Cheque forgeries

Marshall Islands cheque forgery problems highlighted

The Auditor General Junior Patrick said his office was investigating several reports of government cheque forgeries and abuse of public office.

He was delivering his report to the Nitijela this week which includes audits of government agencies and local governments.

The Auditor General's Office received 17 allegations of illegal activity by government workers early last year, mostly forgery of government cheques.

Another six new allegations related to cheque forgeries and abuses of public office were received in the last half of the year.