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Rabuka's trial to take place from 15th to 19th October in the Suva Magistrates Court

Rabuka's trial to take place from 15th to 19th October in the Suva Magistrates Court
SODELPA Leader Sitiveni Rabuka

SODELPA Leader Sitiveni Rabuka's trial will take place from 15th to 19th October in the Suva Magistrates Court.

He appeared before Magistrate Jioji Boseiwaqa this morning.

Lawyer Filimoni Vosarogo asked for another adjournment before the trial as they will be raising some issues during the pre trial conference.

The case has been adjourned to the 14th of next month.

Rabuka is charged by FICAC in relation to the declaration of his assets and liabilities as required under the Political Parties Registration, Conduct, Funding and Disclosures Act.

It is alleged that Rabuka made a false declaration of assets and liabilities to the Supervisor of Elections by failing to provide information namely, the tax liability with Fiji Revenue and Customs Service in the amount of $316,956, the investment and interest income with Raghwan Construction Limited in the amount of $200,000 and $16,000 respectively and the liability with Raghwan Construction in the amount of $120,000, contrary to the Political Parties Act.

The alleged incident occurred on 29th of December last year.

In the second case, he was charged with allegedly breaching bail conditions in his case.

It is alleged that Rabuka spoke to a FICAC witness in the case.

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