Statement from Commissioner Riches regarding investigation and arrest of Mr Rolfe

NT Government

I am aware of previous statements by this office relating to the ICACs involvement in the NT Police investigation and ultimate arrest of Mr Rolfe.

I am not aware of any investigative steps taken by the Office of the ICAC between 15 November 2019 and my commencement on 6 July 2021. Given the prosecution was already well underway when I started I did not consider it appropriate to conduct inquiries at that time.

I am presently considering whether I should inquire into the circumstances of the investigation and arrest of Mr Rolfe. While I appreciate the public interest in the matter I will not be rushed to decide whether or not I will investigate.

If anyone has information relating to the investigation and/or arrest, I encourage them to contact me (www.icac.nt.gov.au).

I have no other comment to make at this time.

Commissioner Riches

Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (NT)

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