Investigation into the referral regarding Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has commenced and is ongoing - FICAC

Investigation into the referral regarding Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has commenced and is ongoing - FICAC

By Vijay Narayan
Thursday 18/01/2024
Former A-G & FijiFirst General Secretary, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum

The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption has today confirmed that it has received the referral of the three complaints from the Fijian Elections Office against former FijiFirst General Secretary, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum.

The referral from the Fijian Elections Office was received on 29th September 2023 and the complaint was then referred for legal assessment.

When asked by fijivillage News on the delay in FICAC's decision, FICAC says it could not proceed further in terms of an investigation due to the sudden demise of the former Commissioner Ratu David Toganivalu.

It says as per the FICAC Act under Section 12 and Section 13, all investigations and enquiries into suspected or alleged occurrence of an offence are sanctioned by the Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner.

FICAC confirms that since the appointment of the Acting Deputy Commissioner in late November 2023, the investigation into the referral has commenced and is currently ongoing, therefore, divulging any further details about the case publicly may jeopardize the outcome of the case.


3 complaints regarding the declaration by Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum referred to FICAC - Mataiciwa

Complaints against Bainimarama are still being verified - FEO
By Vijay Narayan
Wednesday 17/01/2024
The Acting Registrar of Political Parties, Ana Mataiciwa, FijiFirst Party Leader, Voreqe Bainimarama and former FijiFirst General Secretary, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum.

The Acting Registrar of Political Parties, Ana Mataiciwa has today confirmed that they have received 2 complaints against FijiFirst Party Leader, Voreqe Bainimarama and 3 complaints against former FijiFirst General Secretary, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum.

Mataiciwa says the complaints are about allegedly making false declarations pertaining to their declaration of assets, liabilities, income and expenditure which are submitted to the Registrar of Political Parties.

She confirms that the complaints against Sayed-Khaiyum were lodged with the Fijian Elections Office last year and were referred to FICAC.

The complaints against Bainimarama are still being verified by the FEO before the next course of action is determined.

Although Sayed-Khaiyum has resigned from the FijiFirst General Secretary’s post, Mataiciwa says his complaints are currently with FICAC, and they will determine the next course of action.

We have sent questions to FICAC on when the final decision will be made.


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