Manus Island security contractor rejects corruption allegations

A security company handed a controversial $423 million government contract to provide services on Manus Island has rejected accusations of corruption.

An image of Manus Island Detention Centre on 31 October 2017, ahead of its closure.

An image of Manus Island Detention Centre on 31 October 2017, ahead of its closure. Source: Source: Abdul Mohammad

Controversial security company Paladin has rejected suggestions its contracts with Papua New Guinea entities are "tainted by corruption".

Director Ian Stewart released a statement on Thursday - after a week of revelations about how Paladin won a lucrative $423 million Australian government contract.

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