The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is set to present disclosures today at 4 PM in the Nadi Magistrate Court concerning serious charges against three individuals: former Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, former Executive General of Corporate Affairs at Fiji Airways Shaenaz Voss, and Sharun Ali, the General Manager of Safety, Security, and Quality at Fiji Airways. This follows a hearing before Magistrate Semi Babitu yesterday.
The three accused face a total of 66 charges related to the unlawful carriage of firearms on a Fiji Link aircraft. Specifically, Sayed-Khaiyum is charged with 11 counts of unlawful carriage of firearms on an aircraft, and 11 counts each of receiving a corrupt benefit, breach of trust by a public servant, and abuse of office. Voss faces three counts of giving a corrupt benefit, while Ali is charged with 11 counts of the same offense. Additionally, all three, along with Fiji Airlines operating as Fiji Link, are charged with five counts of breaching mandatory security reporting and three counts related to airline security violations.
These charges arise under the Civil Aviation (Security) Act 1994, the Civil Aviation (Security) Regulations 1994, and the Crimes Act 2009. Defence lawyer Wasu Pillay has formally requested that the DPP provide the necessary disclosures today, with additional disclosures requested by Fiji Link before the next court appearance on May 16, when the accused will enter their pleas.
This case highlights the importance of adhering to strict security regulations in the aviation sector, reminding all involved of their responsibilities to maintain safety standards.
The forthcoming disclosures and court proceedings will likely shed more light on the charges and the evidence against the accused, as well as the implications for aviation security in Fiji.
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