NZ intelligence say there was genuine concern for alleged plot

NZ intelligence say there was genuine concern for alleged plot

NZ intelligence say there was genuine concern for alleged plot

By fijivillage.com
Friday 20/07/2012
New Zealand intelligence agents would not have searched the home of former SDL minister, Rajesh Singh and seized his computer if there was not a genuine concern over allegations of a plot to assassinate Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama according to NZ Prime Minister John Key.

Key has told NZ Herald that you can be quite sure that the Security Intelligence Service or SIS act within the law they are thoughtful and careful and they only act if they believe it is in the best interests of New Zealanders.

Key said as the Minister of the SIS, there is nothing he has seen them undertake in his time as the minister where he has either been uncomfortable or he thought that they have acted unlawfully.

Singh said four people from the SIS served him with a search warrant and seized his computer, phone and a photograph.

He is now planning to lodge a complaint against the NZ authorities.

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Fugutive, Ratu Tevita Mara, who is in Tonga, is also alleged to be part of the assassination plot, but he is denying any knowledge of it.

John Key said Mara was banned from visiting New Zealand and could visit only if granted a permit. 

He said whether NZ will grant him a future exemption is a matter that they have to take some advice on at the time.

Meanwhile, Commodore Bainimarama who is currently in Korea has told Radio Tarana that NZ authorities should do the right thing.

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Story by: Vijay Narayan
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