Former Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is set to appear in court today at the Nadi Magistrates Court, facing several serious charges including multiple counts of abuse of office, breach of trust, and unlawful carriage of firearms on aircraft.
Sayed-Khaiyum is specifically charged with 11 counts related to unlawfully carrying firearms on an aircraft, 11 counts of receiving corrupt benefits, 11 counts of breach of trust as a public servant, and 11 counts of abuse of office.
This afternoon, Acting Director of Public Prosecutions Nancy Tikoisuva has approved charges against Sayed-Khaiyum, as well as against Shaenaz Voss, the former Executive General of Corporate Affairs at Fiji Airways, and Sharun Ali, the General Manager of Safety, Security, and Quality at Fiji Airways. Fiji Airlines, trading as Fiji Link, is also involved in the charges.
Shaenaz Voss faces three counts of providing corrupt benefits, while Sharun Ali is charged with 11 counts of the same offense. All three, including Fiji Airlines, will also face five counts for failing to report security occurrences as required and three counts related to breaches of airline security.
These charges fall under the Civil Aviation (Security) Act 1994, the Civil Aviation (Security) Regulations 1994, and the Crimes Act 2009. The accused individuals are expected to be presented at the Nadi Magistrates’ Court later today.