The case involving a police officer and a former reconciliation officer charged with money laundering will be heard again on September 20. Jean Baleinabuli, 33, faces 20 counts of money laundering, while Sofia Khan, 31, is charged with eight counts of fraudulent falsification of accounts and eight counts of money laundering.
According to allegations, Khan misappropriated $233,230.27 from ANZ Bank between May 2, 2022, and February 13, 2023, transferring the funds into Baleinabuli’s ANZ account, given that he is her de-facto partner. Reports suggest they used the stolen money to construct and improve two houses in Nausori.
Initially presented at the Suva Magistrate’s Court, the case has now been moved to the High Court under Justice Chaitanya Lakshman in Suva. The accused have been granted a non-cash bail bond set at $5,000.