The trial of SODELPA MP Niko Nawaikula who is charged by FICAC for allegedly obtaining more than $20,000 through deception has started in the Suva High Court this morning.
It is alleged that he gave false information to the then Secretary-General to Parliament, Viniana Namosimalua while claiming for allowances.
He is charged with one count of Giving False Information to a Public Servant and one count of Obtaining Financial Advantage.
Nawaikula allegedly falsely stated that his permanent place of residence was in Buca village, Buca Bay and allegedly obtained $20,201.35 between August 2019 and April 2020.
FICAC has also charged SODELPA MPs Ratu Suliano Matanitobua, Salote Radrodro, Simione Rasova, Peceli Vosanibola and Adi Litia Qionibaravi and former FijiFirst MP Vijendra Prakash with a count each of Giving False Information to a Public Servant and one count each of Obtaining Financial Advantage.
