A Senior Staff of the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service has pleaded not guilty to charges of Abuse of Office and General Dishonesty Causing a Loss.

Shameem Khan has been sent on leave.

Khan who is represented by Davinesh Sharma appeared in the Suva Magistrates Court today.

Khan allegedly prevented the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service from obtaining revenue of $4,118,994.08 from January 2016 to May 2017.

He allegedly prevented an investigation report with false contents which allowed this loss to occur.

His case will be recalled on the 18th of this month where a submission will be filed, to transfer the case to the High Court.