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Deputy Director Strategic Planning Charged for Bribery

Posted by Media Team 14 March 2024

The Deputy Director Strategic Planning of the Fiji Police Force, fronted the Suva Magistrates Court yesterday (14 March 2024) charged by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC)

George Lagi has been charged with one (1) count of Bribery contrary to the Section 4 (2) (a) of the Prevention of Bribery Act 2007.

Per the charge, it is alleged that, between 1 October 2012 and 31 January 2014, George Lagi whilst being employed with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), accepted a total advantage of FJD $6,580.14 from a private individual on account of performing any act in his capacity as a CID Officer.

State Counsel Mr Rajiv Pathak informed the Court that the first phase of disclosures has been served.

Resident Magistrate Mr Lakshitha Jayawardhana granted a non-cash bail of $500 and ordered the accused not to re-offend whilst on bail, not to interfere with prosecution witnesses along with other strict bail conditions, including the surrender of all travel documents to the Court Registry.

A Stop Departure Order has been issued against the accused.

Resident Magistrate Mr Jayawardhana has transferred the matter to Resident Magistrate Mr Jeremaia Savou and has been adjourned to 15 April 2024 for mention to check on the second phase disclosures