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Businessman denies deceiving couple in alleged real estate scam

Posted by Media Team 10 January 2025

Businessman Nahroon Buksh pleaded not guilty to one count of Obtaining a Financial Advantage by Deception brought forth by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) before Magistrate Pulekeria Low in Suva yesterday.

The charge alleges that between 10 December 2020 and 23 August 2021, in the Central Division, Buksh, through deception, falsely presented himself as a licensed Real Estate Agent.

He purportedly sold a property in Kinoya, belonging to another individual, to a couple who expressed genuine interest in purchasing it. As a result of this deception, Buksh allegedly dishonestly obtained a financial advantage of FJD $6,000 from the couple.

When questioned by Magistrate Low about the anticipated trial duration, FICAC counsel, Ms. Lavenia Ravuikadavu, estimated that the trial would require approximately one week. She indicated that a total of 13 witnesses would be called for the trial.

The case has been adjourned to 3 February 2025, and the accused's bail has been extended.