FICAC
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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…
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Fiji High Court Allows Journalists to Testify in Stay Challenge to FICAC Prosecution of Ex-Deputy PMs
Two journalists have been cleared to testify in a high-stakes stay application in Suva, centering on the acting commissioner’s appointment. The ruling could determine whether the de facto officer doctrine can salvage or halt the prosecutions.
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Judgment set for May 12 in Fiji FICAC bribery case against ex-RFMF officer Josese Vusoniceva and Labasa businessman Ajesh Sharma
Judgment in a long-running bribery case involving a former RFMF officer and a Labasa businessman is scheduled for May 12, 2026, after a Suva court found there was enough evidence to proceed. With both defendants silent in court, the next ruling will determine the case’s trajectory in the ongoing probe.
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Fiji PM Rabuka says Malimali removal ruling affects him personally as he weighs next steps
Prime Minister Rabuka says a recent High Court ruling over the removal of a top anti-corruption official has touched him personally, signaling legal and political crossroads ahead. With appeals and reviews on the horizon, the case raises fresh questions about due process, accountability, and the government’s next steps.
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Rabuka files Court of Appeal bid to overturn Malimali’s dismissal, seeks to keep Rokoika as Acting FICAC Commissioner
Fiji’s legal battle over the anti-corruption watchdog heats up as the Prime Minister lodges a Court of Appeal appeal against a High Court ruling on the dismissal of the FICAC commissioner. The move centers on interim leadership and questions of authority, with far-reaching implications for governance and accountability.
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Rabuka files Court of Appeal challenge to High Court ruling on FICAC appointment revocation
Prime Minister Rabuka has filed an appeal to Fiji’s Court of Appeal over a High Court ruling on the revocation of the FICAC commissioner’s appointment. The move centers on constitutional powers, appointment integrity, and the independence of key state institutions — issues that could redefine the balance between executive authority and statutory offices.