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Duo to face court for alleged bribery

Shania Shayal Prasad Multimedia Journalist [email protected]

August 7, 2025 2:52 pm

Two men are in custody at the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption over bribery charges.

One is a former officer from the Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources, and the other is a former construction company director.

They face one count each, accused of offering over $7,000 to influence the awarding of three ministry tenders.

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The case will be heard this afternoon in the Suva Magistrates’ Court.




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