A 40-year-old university lecturer of Koroba, Nakasi is facing charges of bribery and failure to comply with orders related to COVID-19 appeared in the Nausori Magistrates Court today.
Vinay Nand was allegedly found drinking liquor with Shalvin Goundar and Saten Mudaliar at Deepwater Settlement on Wednesday afternoon.
It is alleged that Nand tried to bribe a Police Officer by offering $500 to be released from custody.
It is alleged that Nand initially took out $40 from his pocket and told the Police Officer that he will withdraw and give the remaining amount later.
The court has ordered for Nand to surrender his travel documents.
Nand has been released on bail and the matter has been adjourned to the 12th of next month.
Goundar and Mudaliar have also been released on bail.
