A police officer in American Samoa has been charged with corruption.
Police headquarters in American Samoa. Photo: Supplied
Officer Faauma Malo, who only graduated from the local police academy in June was arrested on Friday for allegedly coercing money from a motorist.
He is being held in the Territorial Correctional Facility with bail set at $US5000.
It is understood Mr Malo is one of several officers under investigation for alleged corruption offences.
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