Two people charged in relation to the FNPF Cyclone Winston scheme investigation appeared at the Suva Magistrates Court today.
A 30‑year‑old former employee of FNPF Rachael Matakibau is charged with four counts of obtaining property by deception while 42‑year‑old Lepania Lavavou is charged with one count of obtaining property by deception.
The Prosecution has made an application for both cases to be consolidated.
Magistrate Priyantha Liyange has also ordered that additional disclosures be served in the next mention date.
These additional disclosures include CCTV footage.
It is alleged that Lavavou who is a former employee of FNPF conspired with Rachael Matakibau.
They allegedly cashed cheques intended for recipients of the FNPF Cyclone Winston Assistance initiative amounting to $15,600.
The matter has been adjourned to the 21st of September.
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