Former Chief Executive Officer of the Fiji Broadcasting Corporation Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and FBC Chief Financial Officer, Vimlesh Sagar have pleaded not guilty to their charges.
Sayed-Khaiyum is charged with one count of abuse of office and one count of general dishonesty causing a loss while Vimlesh Sagar is charged with one count of general dishonesty – causing a loss.
In separate cases, Sayed-Khaiyum is charged with one count of abuse of office and one count of general dishonesty – causing a loss while Sagar is charged with one count of general dishonesty – causing a loss.
The incidents are alleged to have occurred between September 1st and November 1st in 2022.
It is alleged that between 1st July 2017 to 31st January 2023 while being employed as the CEO of FBC Sayed-Khaiyum abused his office, did arbitrary acts namely initiated five legal proceedings on behalf of FBC without the knowledge and approval of the Board of Directors which amounted to $138,813.
It is also alleged that between 1st July to 31st January 2023 Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum dishonestly caused a loss to FBC by pursuing legal cases which were not in interest of the company amounting to $138,813 knowing that the loss would occur or that there was a substantial risk that the loss would occur to FBC.
A total of 25 witnesses will appear for the Pre Trial Conference.
Bail has been extended for Sayed-Khaiyum and Sagar.
The matter is adjourned to the 11th of December.
