Winston Peters is aware of the man's allegationsNZer in Cambodian jail makes claims of corruption
Tue, 28 Aug 2007
www.tv3.co.nz (New Zealand)
Foreign Affairs is looking into allegations of corruption in the case of a Wellington man jailed in Cambodia for raping five girls.
60-year-old Graham Cleghorn is serving 20 years in prison for the offence but maintains he was framed by an activist group seeking overseas money.
Mr Cleghorn's family has written to the minister Winston Peters claiming that a Cambodian defence lawyer asked for $16,000 thousand, just days before a second appeal hearing allegedly to cover costs.
A spokesman for Mr Peters says he is aware of the bribery allegations but believes it is too early to say what action, if any, will be taken.
60-year-old Graham Cleghorn is serving 20 years in prison for the offence but maintains he was framed by an activist group seeking overseas money.
Mr Cleghorn's family has written to the minister Winston Peters claiming that a Cambodian defence lawyer asked for $16,000 thousand, just days before a second appeal hearing allegedly to cover costs.
A spokesman for Mr Peters says he is aware of the bribery allegations but believes it is too early to say what action, if any, will be taken.
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