The Deputy Prime Minister of Vanuatu, Joe Natuman, has pleaded guilty to obstructing or interfering with the execution of a criminal process.
Mr Natuman, then the prime minister of Vanuatu, instructed his then police commissioner, Aru Maralau, to stop an investigation into a mutiny case involving senior police officers.
Mr Natuman has previously said his actions were intended in the best interests of the force - to unite rather than divide it.
Don Wiseman asked the principal of TNC Pacific Consulting, Tess Newton-Cain, if she was surprised by Mr Natuman's move.
Vanuatu Deputy Prime Minister, Joe Natuman. Photo: OFC via Phototek
