Opposition MP Niko Nawaikula has been found guilty of one count of giving false information to a public servant and one count of obtaining a financial advantage.
The matter was called before High Court judge Justice Dr Thushara Kumarage in the Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court at Suva for judgment today.
In his judgment Justice Kumarage said Mr Nawaikula falsely stated his permanent place of residence to be Buca village, Natewa, Cakaudrove, to former secretary general to Parliament Viniana Namosimalua.
And as a result, obtained $20,201.35 in travel reimbursements and between August 2019 and April 2020.
Nawaikula was convicted on both counts.
Sentencing submissions will be heard next Friday, May 13.
