Man who allegedly obtained financial advantage of $200 granted bail

Jaswant Kumar who has been charged by FICAC has been granted bail by the Suva Magistrates Court.

He is facing one count each of conspiracy to defraud – obtaining a gain and obtaining financial advantage.

It is alleged that Kumar and another conspired with the intention of dishonestly obtaining a gain in the sum of $200 from an individual.

It is further alleged that Kumar engaged in a conduct, namely charged fees for the delivery of Certificate of Citizenship to an individual and in doing so obtained a financial advantage of $200 knowing that he was not eligible to receive such financial advantage.

The alleged incidents happened in April 2020.