The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption has failed in its bid to vacate the trial of former Fijian Broadcasting Corporation Limited CEO Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former FBC Chief Financial Officer Vimlesh Sagar. FICAC Counsel Setefano Komaibaba made the application in the Suva Magistrates Court this morning, citing difficulties with the availability and location of two crucial witnesses who have migrated overseas. FICAC submitted that efforts to secure the witnesses for trial had so far been unsuccessful and that the issue was beyond its control. However, Sayed-Khaiyum’s defence opposed the application, arguing that the accused had already waited more than two…
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A bench warrant has been issued for Isaia Ledua, who is accused of breaking into the Republic of Fiji Military Forces armoury at Queen Elizabeth Barracks in April. Ledua, who was on bail, failed to appear in court this morning before High Court Judge Justice Dane Tuiqereqere. He faces one count each of aggravated burglary and damaging property. Justice Tuiqereqere also directed that Ledua’s two sureties be summoned to court to explain his failure to appear. Ledua’s lawyer, Jerry Dinati was also absent from court. It is alleged that between April 8 and 9, Ledua attempted to break into the…
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The High Court will on the 21st of September hear submissions on costs following its decision to quash the findings of the Commission of Inquiry into the appointment of Barbara Malimali as FICAC Commissioner. Judge, Justice Dane Tuiqereqere has directed the parties to file their submissions by the 18th of September. The issue of costs was raised during proceedings before the High Court, with parties making submissions on the appropriate timeframe and legal principles that should apply in determining costs. The Court had earlier ruled that the Commission of Inquiry continued unlawfully after its legal mandate had expired and that…