25-year-old tour guide pleads not guilty to rape and assault charges
A 25-year-old tour guide has pleaded not guilty to the alleged rape and sexual assault of two tourists.Peter Tuidraki appeared in the Lautoka High Court charged with one
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Judgement on notice in Labasa abduction and rape case
The Labasa High Court has adjourned for judgement on notice in the case where two men are charged in relation to allegedly abducting and raping a 24-year-old woman last y
ODPP yet to file information and disclosures in ferris wheel manslaughter case
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is yet to file and serve the information and disclosures in the matter where Ashneel Nath is charged in relation to the
Rape case involving Virgin Australia cabin crew adjourned to April
The 24-year-old man charged in relation to the alleged rape of a Virgin Australia cabin crew member appeared in the Lautoka High Court.The accused is charged with one cou
Trial for family accused with murder to begin next week
The trial for a family of five charged with murder will begin in the Lautoka High Court on Monday. Rusiate Lal, Ronald Lal, Ron Lal, Sundar Lal and Balewai Waqabaca ar
Xkon pleads guilty for making derogatory remarks
Lui Vuibureta, also known as Xkon pleaded guilty before Justice Daniel Goundar this morning for making derogatory remarks against a government minister during a Tik
23-year-old steals $1,000 to give to her blackmailer, no conviction recorded
A 23-year-old woman who stole $1,000 on the 30th of October last year to give to her blackmailer has pled guilty but the court has not recorded any conviction against her
ODPP welcomes restraining order of over $400,000, properties and vehicles in relation to drug case
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has welcomed a ruling by the Suva High Courtgranting a restraining order of over $400,000 cash, residential properties a
Ruling on legal challenge on Health Tender case will be delivered on Monday
The ruling on the legal challenge regarding the Health Tender trial of Voreqe Bainimarama, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Doctor Neil Sharma will now be delivered next Monday.Th
Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Sagar's plea and trial dates fixed
The plea and trial dates for former Fijian Broadcasting Corporation CEO, Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, and Chief Financial Officer Vimlesh Sagar in the tender and procurement o
FICAC didn't show up for Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Sagar's case
The FICAC lawyer did not appear in court today for the case involving former Fijian Broadcasting Corporation Chief Executive Officer Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Chief Financi
Grandfather charged with granddaughter's rape while man charged with stepson's rape last month - ODPP
Sexual offences committed against young people continue to be a concern and according to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, last month a 64-year-old man w
Salawai and Seniloli remanded for alleged murder of Constable Racagi
Two men from Qauia in Lami, 42-year-old Keni Salawai and 20-year-old Jope Seniloli who have been charged with the alleged murder of 24-year-old Police Constable Pen
ODPP reviewing Court of Appeal decision in Joshua Rahman case
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is currently reviewing the decision by the Court of Appeal to quash the conviction and set aside the sentence of Fiji
Bainimarama and Qiliho’s plea deferred for inciting to mutiny charges
Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and former Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho’s plea has been deferred as the ODPP needs more time to serve disclosures.D
2 men charged in relation to murder of Lami Police Officer
Two men from Qauia in Lami have been charged with the alleged murder of 24 year old Police Constable Peniasi Racagi in Lami.Police confirm that following consultations wi
Chaudhry found guilty, the case now moves to penalties
New Zealand-based lawyer Rajendra Chaudhry has been found guilty of professional misconduct and the case now moves to penalties.Chaudhry was found guilty by the Ind
Uncle jailed for over 8 yrs for rape and sexual assault of niece
An uncle has been sentenced to 8 years, 6 months and 5 days by the Lautoka High Court after being found guilty of rape, sexual assault, indecent assault, and common assau
Lautoka kidnapping case moves to High Court, first mention set for March 9th
The four people charged in relation to the alleged kidnapping of a 20 year-old woman in Lautoka have been further remanded, and the case has been transferred to the Lauto
State says audio recording can be dealt with during trial of former Acting Corrections Commissioner
The state prosecution has informed the Suva Magistrates Court that defence counsel's objection to the alleged audio recording between former suspended Acting Corrections
Clarke challenges tender procurement reports and minutes
Defence lawyer for former Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma, Wylie Clarke, has challenged the tender procurement reports and minutes in the hearing of Bainimarama, Aiyaz Say