The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has approved charges against a former high-ranking government official and two senior executives concerning the illegal transport of firearms and ammunition on a domestic flight.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Crime, Mesake Waqa, stated that the former government official faces charges including abuse of office, breach of trust as a public servant, receiving a corrupt benefit, and the unlawful carriage of firearms and ammunition on an aircraft.
The two former executives have been charged with providing a corrupt benefit to a public official, failing to report security incidents as required, and breaching the aircraft company’s Security Programme.
Additionally, the aircraft company is being held accountable for violations of its security compliance and mandatory reporting obligations.
The three individuals are scheduled to appear in Nadi Magistrates Court today, accompanied by a representative from the aircraft company.