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Charters Seeks Permanent Stay of FICAC Charges

Posted by Media Team 18 May 2026

The defence counsel for Charlie Charters has filed a Permanent Stay of Criminal Proceedings in the Suva High Court for charges brought against his client by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC).

The matter was called for mention today in the Suva Magistrates Court where defence counsel, Mr Seforan Fatiaki informed Resident Magistrate Shageeth Somaratne that the Stay Application has been filed and the matter will be called in the Suva High Court tomorrow.

RM Somaratne adjourned the matter to Friday 22 May 2026 for mention, to get an update on the First Call for the Stay application in the Suva High Court.

Mr Charters had pleaded not guilty last month to two counts of Aiding and Abetting, contrary to section 45 of the Crimes Act 2009 read together with section 13G (1) of the FICAC Act 2007.

He was not in court today as he was granted permission by the court to temporarily reside in Hong Kong while awaiting the determination of the charges brought against him.

FICAC State Counsel Rusiate Doidoi appeared for the prosecution.