The Suva High Court has issued a non-conviction-based forfeiture order, directing the forfeiture of $18,030.10 to the State. This decision follows an application submitted by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions in July 2024 in the matter of State v. Norman William Fisher.
Fisher faces multiple charges, including providing information from false or misleading documents, making false statements in applications, and committing offenses related to applications and declarations. The allegations suggest that between March 1, 2017, and May 28, 2018, Fisher obtained fraudulent documents, such as a birth certificate, a joint FNPF/FRCA card, and a voter card under the alias Charles Miller.
Using these false documents, Fisher opened an account at Bred Bank Fiji, into which funds suspected to be illicit proceeds were deposited. As a result of these findings, the Court has ordered that the amount of $18,030.10 currently held in Fisher’s account at Bred Bank Fiji be forfeited to the State.
This ruling underscores the diligent efforts of law enforcement and the judiciary in combating fraud and protecting the integrity of financial systems in Fiji. It serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining accurate and truthful documentation in all matters pertaining to legal and financial transactions.
In summary, the Suva High Court has taken significant action to recover funds linked to fraudulent activities, reinforcing the commitment to uphold justice and integrity within financial institutions.
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