The Suva Magistrates Court has permitted Sanjay Kaba, Managing Director of Houng Lee Kaba Jacob Limited and a former Director of Telecom Fiji Limited, to travel internationally for work purposes. Kaba, who is currently facing accusations of financial misconduct, appeared before Resident Magistrate Sufia Humza, who approved his bail variation conditions.
As part of these conditions, Kaba must surrender his passport and other travel documents by May 6. He has denied the charge of obtaining a financial advantage, which relates to allegations that between January 27, 2017, and January 20, 2019, while serving on the boards of Telecom Fiji Limited and Amalgamated Telecom Holdings Limited, he engaged in misconduct. Specifically, it is alleged that Kaba submitted a tender for project management services through his company, which resulted in him acquiring a financial advantage of $766,327.22, despite knowing that his company was ineligible owing to his failure to disclose his interest as a director.
The case was previously adjourned for mention and has garnered attention due to its implications for accountability and governance within Fiji’s corporate sector. Kaba’s situation highlights the ongoing efforts by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) to uphold ethical standards in leadership roles. There is hope that this case could reinforce the importance of transparency, which is essential for restoring public trust and encouraging ethical practices across both corporate and public governance in the region.
The next court appearance is scheduled for May 6, a date that many will be watching closely for developments in this significant case.
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