A businesswoman charged by FICAC with two counts of bribery appeared in the Suva Magistrates Court earlier this afternoon.
It is alleged that Anita Ranjini Mala between 21st November 2016 and 7th February 2017, whilst being the proprietor of Celsius Fire Protection and Pest Control, without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, offered an advantage of $500 to $800 to Inia Saqanamua who was an inspector with the Ministry of Labour, on account of Saqanamua performing an act in his capacity as a public servant.
It is also alleged that Mala on 24th November 2016, offered an advantage of $500 to Anare Macedru who was a technical officer at the Ministry of Labour, on account of Macedru performing an act in his capacity as a public servant.
Anita Mala has to produce two sureties by 3.30pm today or she will be remanded in custody till Monday.
There is a bail bond of $10,000 and a travel ban has also been imposed on her.
The matter has been adjourned to 4th September for plea to be taken.
