The trial of former politician and Registrar of the University of Fiji, Kamlesh Arya will take place from the 4th of February 2019 till 1st March 2019.
The trial is expected to last to three to four weeks.
The matter has been adjourned till 26th March next year for mention and bail has been extended.
It is alleged that Arya whilst being employed in the public service as the Registrar at the University of Fiji, and whilst acting as the School Manager for Bhawani Dayal Memorial Primary School, did arbitrary acts for gain in abuse of the authority of his office, namely authorized loans amounting to $116,500 from the Free Education Grant provided by the Ministry of Education to Bhawani Dayal Memorial Primary School.
It is also alleged that Arya dishonestly caused a risk of loss to Bhawani Dayal Memorial School by authorising the Free Education Grants as loans amounting to $116,500, and knowing that the loss will occur or substantial risk of the loss will occur to Bhawani Dayal Memorial School.
He was charged by FICAC.
The alleged incident occurred in 2014.
He has pleaded not guilty to his charges.
