The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions will make a formal application for consolidation of charges against former attorney-general Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former supervisor of elections Mohammed Saneem.
Mr Sayed-Khaiyum appeared before acting Chief magistrate Josaia Waqaivolavola in the Suva Magistrate’s Court yesterday on charges relating to a report lodged by acting Supervisor of Elections Ana Mataiciwa.
It is alleged that while acting as prime minister two years ago, Mr Sayed-Khaiyum signed a Deed of Variation and Addendum between the then government and Mr Saneem, in which he approved a payment to the former supervisor of elections without the proper approval of the Constitutional Offices Commission.
Mr Saneem also appeared on a charge of receiving a corrupt benefit through the receipt of deductible relief in the sum of $55,944.03 for his backpay from Mr Sayed-Khaiyum.
DPP lawyer Nancy Tikoisuva informed the court all disclosures had been served and requested 14 days to make follow-up admissions.
The court was also informed that a plea was also taken for Mr Sayed-Khaiyum on June 13 last year while Mr Saneem has yet to have his recorded.
Bail has been extended to both accused and the case is adjourned to May 1.
