Radio announcer Alisi Koroi who is charged with one count of Malicious Act remanded in custody

Fijian Broadcasting Corporation announcer Alisi Koroi who is charged with one count of Malicious Act for allegedly posting comments on social media calling on people to stone vehicles during curfew hours has been remanded in custody by the Suva Magistrates Court.

It is alleged that between 7th and 8th April in Suva 24-year-old Koroi endeavored to disturb public peace by posting on her Facebook page to stone vehicles during curfew hours in the iTaukei language.

Police Prosecutor Sergeant Ravi Kumar objected to bail stating that the accused is a public figure and a lot of people follow her on social media.

He told the court that in stating that people should throw stones at police vehicles, she was putting the lives of those who protect her and other people at risk.

Sergeant Kumar also told the court that the case is of national interest as Koroi is a public figure.

Chief Magistrate Usaia Ratuvili has ordered the accused to file a proper bail application through her Legal Aid lawyer.

The case has been adjourned to the 20th of April.