Former Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is set to appear in Nadi Magistrates Court today, facing multiple charges including abuse of office, breach of trust, and unlawful possession of firearms on aircraft.
Sayed-Khaiyum faces 11 charges related to the illegal carriage of firearms aboard aircraft, as well as 11 counts of receiving corrupt benefits, breach of trust by a public servant, and abuse of office.
This afternoon, Acting Director of Public Prosecutions Nancy Tikoisuva approved the charges against Sayed-Khaiyum, as well as former Executive General of Corporate Affairs at Fiji Airways, Shaenaz Voss, and Fiji Airways General Manager of Safety, Security, and Quality, Sharun Ali, along with Fiji Airlines, operating as Fiji Link.
Voss is charged with three counts of providing a corrupt benefit, while Ali faces 11 counts of the same charge.
Furthermore, Voss, Ali, and Fiji Airline T/A Fiji Link are also charged with five counts related to the mandatory reporting of security incidents and three counts of breaching airline security protocols.
All individuals are charged under the Civil Aviation (Security) Act 1994, Civil Aviation (Security) Regulations 1994, and Crimes Act 2009. The accused will be presented in court this afternoon.