FICAC has charged a psychologist of the Fiji Corrections Service for corruption related offences.
Leba Tamari Kania who is charged with four counts of bribery and one count of Attempt to defeat the course of Justice appeared before Magistrate Mosese Naivalu at the Lautoka Magistrates Court.
Kania, while being a public servant employed by the Fiji Corrections Service is alleged to have without lawful authority or reasonable excuse asked and received bribes to a total sum of $1,780 from two inmates serving at the Natabua Corrections facility and attempted to defeat the course of justice by releasing the inmates contrary to their sentences imposed by the court of law.
It is alleged that between February and March 2016, Kania received the advantages on account of her performing an act in her capacity as a public servant.
FICAC counsel Sera Fatafehi informed the court that the first phase disclosures have been served.
There was no legal representation for Kania in Court.
Kania has been released on bail after producing one surety with a bail bond sum of $1,000
She surrendered her passport to court and is to report to the Lautoka Police Station once every fortnight.
The matter as been adjourned to 1st of August for second phase disclosures to be served.
