The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) has confirmed that charges have been filed against former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications, Manoa Kamikamica.
In a statement, FICAC said the charges were formally filed with the Suva Magistrates Court Registry on September 23, 2025.
“At the time of filing, it was difficult for the Commission to locate the Deputy Prime Minister; therefore, it was decided that he be summoned to appear before the Court rather than be arrested,” FICAC said.
Mr Kamikamica has been charged with one count of perjury, contrary to section 176(1) of the Crimes Act 2009.
“It is alleged that between December 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025, in Suva, he knowingly made a false statement under oath, claiming that he had nothing to do with the appointment of the FICAC Commissioner,” the statement said.
In the alternative, he faces one count of giving false information to a public servant, contrary to section 201(a) of the Crimes Act 2009, for allegedly providing the same false information to the Commissioner of Inquiry.
Prosecution counsel Ms Lilian Mausio informed the court that Mr Kamikamica was served with the charging summons on October 2, 2025, and that the defence had been aware of the upcoming mention for 20 days.
She also confirmed that “the second-phase disclosures were served to the defence counsel, Mr Wylie Clarke, this morning.”
The matter has been adjourned to Friday, October 24, 2025, at 2.30pm.
