Nikhil Aiyush Kumar 
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Farmer and TikTok content creator Lui Vuibureta, also known as “X-con,” told the Suva High Court that he is remorseful and apologized to Minister Lynda Tabuya for making inappropriate remarks in a live video.
Vuibureta appeared before Justice Daniel Goundar this morning for the reading of his summary of facts and mitigation submission.
His counsel, Eroni Navuda, informed the court that Vuibureta entered an early plea and is sincerely sorry for the harm caused.
Counsel Eroni Navuda stated that Vuibureta’s family is ready to present a traditional apology to the Minister and pay a fine of up to $2,000.
Navuda added that the 31-year-old has no previous convictions and has already spent 46 days in remand. He argued that the public backlash faced by the family should serve as a sufficient deterrent.
The court heard that Vuibureta was heavily intoxicated during the TikTok live and only realized the gravity of his actions the following day when he saw the video circulating on Facebook. His lawyer is seeking a suspended sentence.
The State also read out Minister Tabuya’s victim impact statement, detailing how the situation has affected her.
Meanwhile, the accused has a separate matter before the Magistrates’ Court for breaching bail conditions. He is charged with three counts of breach of bail for failing to surrender travel documents and failing to deactivate his social media accounts.
The matter has been adjourned to March 17, 2026. Justice Goundar will deliver his sentence next Tuesday.
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