Nikhil Aiyush Kumar 
Former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem.
The Suva High Court will deliver its judgment for the former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem on the 2nd of February next year.
Chief Justice Salesi Temo heard closing arguments this morning from State Prosecution, represented by Acting Director of Public Prosecution Nancy Tikoisuva and Hezekiah Noafaga, while Defense counsels were Devanesh Sharma and Gul Fatima.
In this matter, Sayed-Khaiyum is charged with abuse of office, while Saneem faces a charge of receiving a corrupt benefit.
It is alleged that Sayed-Khaiyum, while acting as Prime Minister, signed a Deed of Variation and Addendum approving payment of Saneem’s taxes without proper authorization, which gave Saneem a financial benefit.
While delivering her closing submission, Tikoisuva stated that they have proven their case beyond a reasonable doubt through the evidence and documents submitted during the trial.
She reiterated in court that this is not a tax case nor is it an employment case.
More to follow.
Stream the best of Fiji on VITI+. Anytime. Anywhere.
