Semiti Qalowasa

The Director of the People’s Community Network has been granted bail by the Suva Magistrates Court this afternoon.

Semiti Qalowasa is charged by the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission with one count of failing to furnish information.

It is alleged that Qalowasa failed to furnish full information, records, and copies which were issued by way of Requisition of Information Notice number to the Fiji Competition and Consumer Commission.

The incident occurred between January 17th and January 23rd.

A bench warrant was issued against Qalowasa earlier today, his lawyer informed the court that they were outside court 1 where they were instructed to be present, however, the matter was called in another court.

The bench warrant has been canceled.

In court today, Prosecution served first phase disclosure.

The Magistrate granted bail on a $1000 bail bond.

The case will be recalled on March 12th for a plea.