The Suva Magistrates Court has ruled that a former Senior Engineer, Mohammed Shafraaz Ali with the Water Authority of Fiji has a case to answer for corruption-related charges.
Mohammed Shafraaz Ali is charged with one count of bribery by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption.
It is alleged that between 1st of March 2017 and 30th of June 2017, while employed at WAF as Regional Engineer Bulk, Ali accepted an advantage in the form of a Fiji Airways return air ticket to Sydney, Australia worth $1430.60.
The advantage was paid on 21st of March 2017 by Sphynx Solutions Pte Limited on account of Ali performing an act in his capacity as a public servant.
Resident Magistrate, Jeremaia Savou ruled that there is a case to answer against the accused person on the charged offense after hearing submissions from both parties.
The Defense Counsel sought time to acquire further instructions from the accused to provide a better position on the next cause of action.
The matter has been adjourned to 19th of September 2024.
