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MANAGER ESTATE & TRUST OF FIJI PUBLIC TRUSTEE CHARGED

Posted by Media Team 1 May 2024

The Manager Estate & Trust with the Fiji Public Trustee Corporation Pte Limited appeared before the Suva Magistrates Court on Friday, 26 April 2024 charged with Abuse of office and an alternative count of Obtaining A Financial Advantage.

It is alleged that between 23 December 2021 and 21 April 2022, Salaseini Drekeni in abuse of the authority of her Office, purportedly provided services on behalf of the Fiji Public Trustee Corporation Pte Limited to a private individual and as a result of that conduct obtained a financial advantage to the sum of FJD $2,986.64 knowing that she was not eligible to receive the said financial advantage

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

Resident Magistrates Ms Seini Puamau 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 bail conditions including the surrender of all travel documents to the Court.

A stop departure order has been issued against the accused.

The matter has been adjourned to 7 June 2024 for mention to check on the second phase of disclosures and to check on the accused legal representation.