Non-custodial sentence for former PM

Local News, News, Today’s Main Story | Published: March 28, 2024 | Last Updated: March 28, 2024 | By ANDREW NAIDU

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Former prime minister Voreqe Bainimarama. Picture: JONACANI LALAKOBAU/FILE

Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has been handed non-custodial sentence with absolute discharge.

Mr Bainimarama was found guilty of one count of attempt to pervert the course of justice while former COMPOL, Sitiveni Qiliho was found guilty of one count of abuse of office by the High Court.

Find out more about the case and the reactions to the sentencing in tomorrow’s The Fiji Times.

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Qiliho ordered to pay a $1500 fine

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