Prime Fiji Limited acquitted of one count each of forgery and using forged document

Suva Magistrate Deepika Prakash has acquitted Prime Fiji Limited of one count each of forgery and using a forged document.

They were charged by FICAC.

While giving her judgement, Magistrate Prakash said that the prosecution failed to prove all the elements of the offence beyond reasonable doubt.

It was alleged that Prime Fiji Limited submitted falsified security bonds of Westpac Bank amounting to $351,865 to Fiji Roads Authority while negotiating a street light renewal agreement with the Fiji Roads Authority.