Sayed-Khaiyum and Sagar appeared before Suva Magistrates Charles Ratakele this morning.
Sayed-Khaiyum is charged with abuse of office for gain and general dishonesty causing a loss.
It is alleged that between 2017 and 2024, he pursued five legal cases without board approval, resulting in a loss of $138,813.37.
Sagar faces one count of general dishonesty causing a loss for allegedly approving payments amounting to $15,075.88 to R Patel Lawyers without board approval in 2023.
