A man who allegedly assisted serving prisoner Deswhar Dutt appeared in the Lautoka Magistrates Court this afternoon.
Prashant Sharma of Naikabula, Lautoka who is charged with harboring a prisoner has been released on $200 cash bail.
The matter has been adjourned to the 3rd of next month.
Meanwhile, three men who were allegedly involved in a series of robberies in Namaka and Nadi have been remanded in custody by the Nadi Magistrates Court.
Deshwar Dutt, Apakuki Sowane and Epeli Ruivadra are each charged with 5 counts of aggravated robbery, 7 counts of aggravated burglary and 3 counts of serious assault and theft.
Divisional Prosecuting Officer Western, Assistant Superintendent of Police Anil Prasad objected to the bail saying that it is a serious offence.
Prasad told the court that the accused have previous convictions.
The matter has been transferred to the Lautoka High Court where it will be called on the 14th of this month.
The three were arrested during an attempted robbery which was foiled by Police at a warehouse located along Nadi Back road last month.
Police say the fourth suspect who was also arrested remains admitted at the Nadi Hospital as he had sustained injuries after jumping off the building during the incident.
