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Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption - FICAC The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) was established in 2007 mandated to combat, investigate and prosecute corruption.

๐…๐ˆ๐‚๐€๐‚ ๐‚๐Ž๐๐‚๐‹๐”๐ƒ๐„๐’ ๐ˆ๐๐ƒ๐”๐‚๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐ ๐“๐‘๐€๐ˆ๐๐ˆ๐๐† ๐…๐Ž๐‘ ๐๐„๐– ๐Ž๐…๐…๐ˆ๐‚๐„๐‘๐’The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) today conc...
18/06/2026

๐…๐ˆ๐‚๐€๐‚ ๐‚๐Ž๐๐‚๐‹๐”๐ƒ๐„๐’ ๐ˆ๐๐ƒ๐”๐‚๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐ ๐“๐‘๐€๐ˆ๐๐ˆ๐๐† ๐…๐Ž๐‘ ๐๐„๐– ๐Ž๐…๐…๐ˆ๐‚๐„๐‘๐’

The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) today concluded a week-long Induction Training Programme for four newly recruited officers at its Headquarters in Suva.

The programme, attended by three investigators and a senior counsel, was designed to prepare the officers for the demands of investigative and legal work within the Commission through practical exercises, group discussions and scenario-based learning.

Speaking at the closing ceremony, Acting Commissioner Ms Lavi Rokoika congratulated the participants and emphasized the importance of maintaining professional standards in anti-corruption work.

โ€œA good investigation is not built on suspicion alone. It is built on law, evidence, fairness and proper documentation. A weak file can destroy a case, a careless note can damage a truthful witness and a shortcut can compromise months of work,โ€ Ms Rokoika said.

She reminded the new officers that the powers entrusted to investigators and lawyers must be exercised responsibly and lawfully, adding that anti-corruption work requires integrity, independence and sound judgement.

โ€œWe do not investigate to please the public, the media, the complainant or the suspect. We investigate to find the truth and we do it according to law,โ€ she said.

Ms Rokoika encouraged the officers to remain committed to continuous learning and professionalism, noting that public confidence in the Commission is built through fair, thorough and fearless investigations.

She also acknowledged the officers who facilitated the programme and contributed to the development of FICACโ€™s newest recruits.

18/06/2026

๐๐ซ๐ข๐›๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ ๐‚๐š๐ฌ๐ž ๐€๐ ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ ๐’๐ž๐ง๐ข๐จ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐œ๐ž ๐Ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ๐ž๐ซ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐œ๐ž๐ž๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐“๐ซ๐ข๐š๐ฅ

The Suva Magistrates Court has dismissed a No Case to Answer application filed on behalf of George Lagi and ruled that the matter should proceed.

Mr Lagi faces one count of Bribery contrary to the relevant provisions of the Prevention of Bribery Act 2007.

It is alleged that between 1 October 2012 and 31 January 2014, while employed as an officer with the Criminal Investigations Department, he accepted an advantage of $6,580 from Divindra Bhagat in relation to the performance of his duties as a CID officer.

In a ruling delivered on 18 June 2026, Resident Magistrate Shageeth Somaratne found that the prosecution had presented sufficient evidence upon which a properly directed tribunal of fact could convict if that evidence were accepted.

The court therefore found that a prima facie case had been established and dismissed the No Case to Answer application.

Resident Magistrate Somaratne emphasised that the ruling was not a finding of guilt and that the charge remains to be determined after the defence case has been heard.

The matter has been adjourned to 24 June 2026 for mention.

Mr Lagi was represented by Mr Joji Cakau, while FICAC Counsel Ms Tina Narokolevu appeared for the prosecution.

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12/06/2026

FICAC's Manager Complaints & Governance, Ms Kolora Naliva, discussed the offence of Soliciting and Accepting an Advantage under the ๐‘ƒ๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘ฃ๐‘’๐‘›๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘œ๐‘› ๐‘œ๐‘“ ๐ต๐‘Ÿ๐‘–๐‘๐‘’๐‘Ÿ๐‘ฆ ๐ด๐‘๐‘ก 2007 on Episode 7 of the "๐‘ฉ๐’“๐’†๐’‚๐’Œ๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐‘ช๐’‰๐’‚๐’Š๐’๐’” ๐’๐’‡ ๐‘ช๐’๐’“๐’“๐’–๐’‘๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’" show on Hope Channel Fiji.

Learn how this offence occurs, its implications, and why integrity and accountability are essential in the fight against corruption.

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Members of the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) Legal Department took time out from their busy sch...
10/06/2026

Members of the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) Legal Department took time out from their busy schedules to participate in a community cleanup initiative along the Nasese seawall.

The activity was led by Acting Manager Legal, Mr Joseph Work, and Manager Corporate Services, Ms Nunia Bogi, who joined officers in demonstrating FICACโ€™s commitment to community service and environmental stewardship.

Held as part of the Commissionโ€™s weekly Wellness Wednesday programme, officers were equipped with gloves and garbage bags as they worked together to remove litter and help preserve the cleanliness and beauty of the Nasese seawallโ€”an important public recreational space enjoyed by many.

The initiative reflects FICACโ€™s dedication to promoting responsible citizenship and highlights the positive impact that collective action can have in maintaining a clean and healthy environment for all.

FICAC officers joined family and friends in paying their final respects at the funeral service of the late father of our...
10/06/2026

FICAC officers joined family and friends in paying their final respects at the funeral service of the late father of our colleague, Ms Nalisha Prasad.

Chief Education and Anti-Corruption Officer, Mr Amit Sami, led a delegation of FICAC officers on behalf of Acting Commissioner, Ms Lavi Rokoika, to honour the memory of Ms Prasad's father, the late Police Constable Navin Prasad who dedicated 25 years of his life in service in the Fiji Police Force until his passing.

The late PC Prasad served diligently in the Traffic Department, Police Command and Coordination Centre as well as the Special Branch.

The Commission extends its deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to Ms Prasad and her family during this time of sorrow.

09/06/2026

๐…๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ ๐‹๐“๐€ ๐Ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ๐ž๐ซ ๐ญ๐จ ๐€๐ง๐ฌ๐ฐ๐ž๐ซ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐›๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ ๐‚๐ก๐š๐ซ๐ ๐ž๐ฌ

The Nasinu Magistrates Court has ruled that a former Land Transport Authority (LTA) officer has a case to answer in relation to corruption-related offences.

Resident Magistrate Deepika Prakash delivered her ruling on 2 June 2026, finding that there was a case to answer in relation to the charges before
the Court.

It is alleged that on 17 May 2024, while employed as a Road Safety Officer with the LTA, Mr Koroi accepted an advantage of $1,000 from a minibus owner in exchange for abstaining from performing an act in his capacity as a public servant.

In her ruling, Resident Magistrate Prakash stated that the court found the prosecution had established a prima facie case against the accused, with credible evidence relating to each element of the offences charged, sufficient for a reasonable tribunal to convict.

The court further noted that there was no dispute that Mr Koroi was employed by the LTA at the time of the alleged offences and was therefore a public
servant.

Accordingly, the court ruled that Mr Koroi has a case to answer and informed him of his rights in respect of his defence, including the options to give evidence, call witnesses, or remain silent.

Mr Koroi was represented by defence counsel Mr Etonia Moce.

The prosecution was conducted by FICAC Acting Manager Legal, Mr Joseph Work and Mr Immanuel
Turaga.

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๐‚๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ญ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ฏ๐ข๐œ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐Œ๐š๐ง ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐€๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ข๐ง ๐…๐ซ๐š๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐‚๐ฅ๐š๐ข๐ฆ๐ฌA man has been convicted in the Suva Magistrates Court of offences ...
09/06/2026

๐‚๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ญ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ฏ๐ข๐œ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐Œ๐š๐ง ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐€๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ข๐ง ๐…๐ซ๐š๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐‚๐ฅ๐š๐ข๐ฆ๐ฌ

A man has been convicted in the Suva Magistrates Court of offences prosecuted by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC).

Nick Stark, a former driver with the RPA Group, was charged by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) with one count of
Conspiracy to Defraud - Obtaining a Gain and one count of Aiding and Abetting - Obtaining a Financial Advantage.

The court found that between 1 March 2019 and 30 April 2019, Mr Stark conspired with his former wife, Rosalia Muavesi, a former employee of the
Department of Heritage and Arts, to dishonestly obtain a gain of $660 from the Department.

During the same period, Mr Stark was found to have aided and abetted Ms Muavesi in obtaining part of the financial advantage, totaling $200.

Ms Muavesi was convicted and sentenced in 2020 to 24 months' imprisonment for the aforementioned charges, together with one count of Forgery.

She served 12 months in custody, with the remaining 12 months suspended for five years.

In delivering his judgment today, Resident Magistrate Shageeth Somaratne stated that it was established that Ms Muavesi had attended a Lomaiviti Tikina meeting in Gau.

Upon her return, she sought reimbursement for expenses allegedly incurred during the trip, including $160 from the contingency fund and $500 for the purported hire of a vehicle for the island meeting.

The court heard that the vehicle used for travel in Gau belonged to the RPA Group, and that Mr Stark was employed as a driver in Suva at the time.

The Court also referred to evidence arising from Mr Stark's caution interview concerning transportation arrangements requested by Ms Muavesi.

After consulting his employer, he arranged for the vehicle to be provided at no charge.

The court found that Mr Stark was aware that the transportation had been provided free of charge and that no payment was required.

Mr Stark further admitted during his caution interview that, upon Ms Muavesi's return, she contacted him and asked him to prepare charges.

Using the receipts he prepared, Ms Muavesi fraudulently obtained funds by submitting forged ones.

Resident Magistrate Somaratne said that, based on forged receipts, Ms Muavesi obtained $484, which was deposited into her BSP Bank account.

On the same day, she transferred $200 to Mr Stark's BSP Bank account, which he admitted receiving.

The court noted that, given the parties had separated in 2019, it was difficult to accept that the transfer was routine.

Resident Magistrate Somaratne stated that the only reasonable inference was that the payment was part of the arrangement between Ms Muavesi and Mr Stark for his assistance in dishonestly obtaining funds from the Ministry by means of forged receipts.

Resident Magistrate Somaratne said he was satisfied that the prosecution had proved beyond reasonable doubt that Mr Stark committed the offences charged.

Accordingly, Mr Stark was found guilty and convicted on both counts.

The defence has 28 days within which to file an appeal.

Mr Stark represented himself during the proceedings, while prosecuting for FICAC were Manager Legal Mr Joseph Work and Counsel Ms Shamama Khan.

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๐‚๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ญ ๐Ž๐ซ๐๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐ž๐ฐ ๐“๐ซ๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐‘๐š๐ฌ๐จ๐ฏ๐šThe Suva Magistrates Court has ordered a Trial de Novo in proceedings involving former ...
09/06/2026

๐‚๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ญ ๐Ž๐ซ๐๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐ž๐ฐ ๐“๐ซ๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐‘๐š๐ฌ๐จ๐ฏ๐š

The Suva Magistrates Court has ordered a Trial de Novo in proceedings involving former Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA) Member of
Parliament, Simione Rasova.

Mr Rasova faces charges brought by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) of Giving False Information to a Public Servant and Obtaining a Financial Advantage.

It is alleged that on 14 February 2019, Mr Rasova provided false information to the Acting Secretary-General to Parliament regarding his permanent place of residence, claiming it to be Nasenivolau, Nabouwalu Village, Ono, Kadavu,
in order to obtain parliamentary allowance payments amounting to $21,350.

The matter was heard on 8 June 2026 before Resident Magistrate Joseph Daurewa.

In delivering his ruling, Resident Magistrate Daurewa noted that the trial initially commenced on 8 April 2024 before Resident Magistrate Pulekeria Low.

The State had called eight witnesses and closed its case on 17 April 2024.

The matter was subsequently adjourned for a No Case to Answer ruling, which was later delivered by Resident Magistrate Low.

Resident Magistrate Daurewa stated that by the time the ruling was delivered, he had succeeded Resident Magistrate Low as the presiding magistrate in Suva Magistrates Court No. 2.

The Court noted that both parties were given an opportunity to address how the proceedings should continue following the ruling.

The Court further noted that the defence counsel who represented Mr Rasova during the trial had been granted leave to withdraw, and the accused is now represented by new counsel.

Resident Magistrate Daurewa said that on 12 May 2026, the accused filed written submissions seeking that the matter commence afresh.

On 22 May 2026, the State filed its written submissions, requesting that the proceedings resume from where they had left off and that the matter proceed to the defence case.

In considering the issue, the Court referred to the Criminal Procedure Act 2009, which provides that where proceedings are taken over by a second
magistrate, the accused may demand that witnesses, or any of them, be re-summoned and reheard.

The Act further requires that the accused be informed of this right by the second magistrate upon assuming the proceedings.

Resident Magistrate Daurewa also referred to the case of Filipe Baba v State [2015], in which Justice Madigan held that the second magistrate's
discretion to continue proceedings on the existing record arises only if the accused has been informed of their rights and has not applied to have witnesses recalled.

The Court noted that in the present case, the accused was informed of the available options and subsequently applied for a Trial de Novo.

Resident Magistrate Daurewa said this amounted to the accused's demand that the witnesses previously called by the prosecution be re-summoned and reheard, thereby requiring the trial to recommence.

Accordingly, the Court ordered that the matter proceed as a Trial de Novo.

The Court further directed that all exhibits currently on file be returned to the respective parties within seven days and that a new hearing date be assigned.

The new trial has been scheduled for 12 to 16 October 2026.

The matter has been adjourned to 27 July 2026 for a Pre-Trial Conference.

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FICAC Officer Ms Perina Manaseitava of the Good Governance Unit facilitated an Anti-Corruption Awareness Session today a...
04/06/2026

FICAC Officer Ms Perina Manaseitava of the Good Governance Unit facilitated an Anti-Corruption Awareness Session today at Outsource Fiji.

The session provided education and information on the laws and offences, corruption risks and potential consequences.

Ms Manaseitava advocated on the importance of identifying corruption risks in their areas of work and implementing best practices.

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