Dr. Ganesh Chand’s case referred to High Court

Former Vice Chancellor of the Fiji National University Doctor Ganesh Chand who has been charged with one count of abuse of office by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption reappeared in the Suva Magistrates Court this morning.

His lawyer Devinesh Sharma told the court that he will have discussions with FICAC in relation to jurisdiction matters.

The case has been transferred to the High Court where Sharma can make his submission.

Doctor Chand while being employed in the Public Service as the Vice Chancellor of FNU, allegedly abused his authority by approving the payments for overseas medical treatment for the then Minister of Education and the Chairman of the Fiji National University Council, Filipe Bole without the approval of the FNU Council.

Chand’s bail is extended to the 15th of next month.