A former bursar of Suva Grammar School and a director of an IT company have been charged by FICAC for alleged corrupt practices.
Ratnesh Chandar who was an Executive Officer with the Ministry of Education and the school bursar, allegedly facilitated the processing of false payments amounting to $64,920 to be made to Incredible IT Solutions.
It is also alleged that Chandar dishonestly caused a loss to the Ministry of Education by facilitating the processing of the false payments to Incredible IT Solutions and knowing that the loss will occur or a substantial risk of the loss will occur to the Ministry of Education.
Ratnesh Chandar is charged with abuse of office and general dishonesty.
Shiu Raman who is the Director of Incredible IT Solutions, allegedly provided false documents for the purchasing of stationary for Suva Grammar School and as a result of that conduct, obtained a financial advantage amounting to $64,920 for the IT company, and knowing that the company was not eligible to receive the financial advantage.
Raman is charged with one count of obtaining a financial advantage.
The alleged incident occurred between the 1st of October 30th of November, 2012.
The two have been released on strict bail conditions with one surety each and $500 bond.
The matter has been adjourned to the 19th of January, 2016.
