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5 people arrested and make court appearance for breaching COVID-19 restrictions

5 people arrested and make court appearance for breaching COVID-19 restrictions

By Shanil Singh
03/05/2020
Sharon Begum, Atunaisa Ramatau and Annette Maharaj were among the 5 that appeared in court today.

Five people who were arrested for breaching COVID-19 related restrictions appeared before Suva Magistrate Joseph Daurewa yesterday.

All five have been charged with failure to comply with an order under the Public Health Act.

Sharon Begum and Annette Maharaj have been released on a bail bond of $500 each and have been ordered not to re-offend or change their residence.

Begum has been told to report to the Samabula Police Station every Saturday while Maharaj has been ordered to report to the Totogo Police Station every Saturday.

Begum’s case will be called on the 6th of July while Maharaj’s case will be called on the 19th of this month where they will take their plea.

Atunaisa Ramatau and Vetaia Lewenavanua who were arrested last Friday for loitering around during curfew hours, pleaded guilty to their charges and have been fined $500 each.

Ramatau and Lewenavanua have been given 2 months to pay their fines and are facing 30-days imprisonment if they fail to do so.

A 21-year old man who was also arrested for breaching curfew has been released on a bail bond of $500.

Timoci Batinuka has been ordered to report to the Raiwaqa Police Station every Saturday between 10am to 3pm .

The case will be called on the 2nd of June where he will take his plea.

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