They were granted bail and released after pleading not guilty. man charged with sexual assault at University of Utah dorm room. It can be due to lack of payment by the recipient of services. Last month, Fiji's former prime minister Frank Bainimarama and former police commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho were arrested and spent a night in custody after also being charged with abuse of office. A back charge is a billing made to collect an expense incurred in a previous billing period. Other officials charged with abuse of office "I have full confidence in their ability to conduct their work according to the law," he said.Īiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum was attorney-general and the minister for economy and climate change in the previous Fijian government which lost power following last year's election. He reiterated the special task force investigating the case was independent and reported directly to his office. Investigators needed time to gather evidence and "rushing the investigation process could hinder the prosecution outcome", he said. Mr Raikaci asked the public to remain patient while they finish conducting investigations of "high profile cases". The charge against him was sanctioned by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution, he said. The charge relates to a report by Fiji's acting supervisor of elections, Ana Mataiciwa, lodged in February, Police Chief of Intelligence and Investigations Sakeo Raikaci said in a statement.Īssistant Commissioner Raikaci said Mr Sayed-Khaiyum would remain in custody overnight and front Suva Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
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