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SPORTS COMMENTATOR CHARGED BY FICAC

Posted by Media Team 23 April 2024

The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) has charged a part-time Sports Commentator with corruption related offences.

Ajnal Anal Bhai appeared before the Suva Magistrates Court on Thursday, 18 April 2024 charged with fifty-one (51) counts of Obtaining A Financial Advantage.

It is alleged that between 1 May 2019 and 31 May 2020 in the Central Division, Ajnal Anal Bhai engaged in a fraudulent conduct by selling a piece of land in Makoi, which he did not own, to genuine individuals interested in purchasing land and, as a result of such conduct, obtained a financial advantage in the sum of FJD $106,100 for himself from these unsuspecting individuals, knowing he was not eligible to receive the financial advantage.

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

Resident Magistrate Mr Yogesh Prasad granted a non-cash bail of $5,000 and ordered the accused to not re-offend whilst on bail, not to interfere with prosecution witnesses with other strict conditions including reporting to the FICAC Suva Office once a month.

A Stop Departure Order has been issued against the accused.

The matter has been adjourned to 9 May 2024 for mention to check on the second phase disclosures.