Keil’s suspension was confirmed by acting Prime Minister Tuitama Leao Dr. Talalelei Tuitama in a press release.
Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi is overseas on government matters and he is accompanied by the Attorney General.
Keil was detained by police this morning as he reported for work.
Last Friday he was cleared of charges related to the unlawful detention of a man on the grounds of insufficient evidence.
This morning fresh charges were filed against Keil.
There was confusion as Keil was led away and detained in a police cell.