State wants Bainimarama and Qiliho tried in High Court

Bainimarama, Qiliho Await High Court Transfer Decision

The Suva Magistrate Court has adjourned the hearing of an application to transfer the case involving former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and former Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho to the High Court. Defence counsel Devanesh Sharma requested additional time to respond to the prosecution’s application and to consult with his clients. Magistrate Shageeth Somaratne granted the defence until next Wednesday to file its response. The matter ha…

State wants Bainimarama and Qiliho tried in High Court

Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Laisani Tabuakoro has filed a formal application today to transfer the case of former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and former Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho to the High Court. In this matter, Bainimarama is charged with one count of unwarranted demands made by a public official, contrary to Section 355 (a)(b)(i) […]