FICAC files written submissions in Rabuka appeal case

FICAC filed its written submissions in SODELPA Leader Sitiveni Rabuka’s appeal case today.

The written by response by Rabuka’s lawyers should be filed by 12.30pm Tuesday 6th November.

The oral hearing will take place at 10am Thursday 8th November.

FICAC is appealing the acquittal of Rabuka in the Suva Magistrates Court.

It was alleged that Rabuka made a false declaration of assets and liabilities to the Supervisor of Elections by failing to provide information namely, the tax liability with Fiji Revenue and Customs Service in the amount of $316,956, the investment and interest income with Raghwan Construction Limited in the amount of $200,000 and $16,000 respectively and the liability with Raghwan Construction in the amount of $120,000, contrary to the Political Parties Act.