FICAC
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Suva court reinstates Charlie Charters’ original bail conditions as travel requests and device custody dispute unfold in FICAC case
Original bail conditions for former journalist Charlie Charters have been reinstated as fresh motions over travel and seized devices fill the courtroom’s agenda. A key ruling next week could determine whether he can travel abroad while the case progresses.
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Fiji court grants two-month adjournment in extradition case against DPP Pryde as service hurdles persist
Extradition for Fiji’s chief public prosecutor stalls as papers fail to reach him in New Zealand, delaying a high-profile corruption case. A two-month pause gives prosecutors time to navigate tricky cross-border service while the absent DPP remains out of the office.
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Rabuka’s Appeal Halts JSC Move in Fiji’s FICAC Leadership Dispute
A high-stakes legal standoff in Fiji has paused the leadership question at the anti-corruption agency. With an appeal underway, the commission’s next moves are on hold as the courts determine the path forward, spotlighting the balance of power in the system.
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Waqanika denies Political Parties Act charge over Facebook post opposing SODELPA in Suva court
Suva lawyer and public board member Tanya Waqanika denies a criminal charge tied to a Facebook post that publicly opposed a political party. The case spotlights the tricky boundary between personal speech and public-official restrictions, with the matter returning to court for the next steps.
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Fiji Health Tender Waivers Probe Moves to CID After 11-Year Pause
An 11-year-old corruption file resurfaces in court, with prosecutors alleging improper waivers and political influence shaped major health contracts. A key witness says the inquiry stalled for more than a decade, as the trial pieces together how the procurement process was steered away from competitive bidding.
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Emails Tie Former Fiji Health Minister to 2011 Hospineer Tender, Court Hears
Fresh digital evidence resurfaces in a decade-old hospital tender case as email records are alleged to link a former health minister to the procurement. New courtroom details focus on who authored and received key messages, stirring debates over electronic-forensics and the handling of evidence. As the trial progresses, crucial questions loom about how these digital…
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Fiji High Court to decide permanent stay bid in Waqanika FICAC case over acting commissioner appointment
An intense legal challenge centers on whether an acting FICAC commissioner was lawfully appointed, with a High Court ruling due on May 6 that could permanently halt a criminal proceeding. The decision could reshape how the anti-corruption agency prosecutes cases and who has the authority to act in its name.
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Suva High Court to rule on stays in FICAC prosecutions of Kamikamica and Prasad over acting commissioner appointment
Two high-profile legal challenges are testing the reach of Fiji’s anti-corruption watchdog. With rulings pending, the High Court’s decisions could redefine the fate of ongoing prosecutions and the agency’s authority.
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Covert Audio in Fiji High Court Questions FICAC Leadership and Prosecution Validity
An unseen recording played in Fiji’s High Court is triggering fresh scrutiny of the anti-corruption watchdog’s leadership. The audio raises questions about appointment powers and impartiality as two high-profile prosecutions face potential changes. As the judges weigh the evidence, the case could redefine the independence of FICAC.
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Fiji High Court Considers Validity of Acting FICAC Chief’s Appointment Without JSC Recommendation
Power and legality collide in Fiji as a senior counsel argues an acting anti‑corruption chief was appointed without a required JSC recommendation. The High Court scene centers on whether that flaw goes to the root of authority and could affect ongoing prosecutions of former ministers, with recorded interviews and questions of process adding to the…