Ravu ordered to be present in court for next hearing after non-appearance today

Ravu ordered to be present in court for next hearing after non-appearance today

By Mansi Chand
Tuesday 07/01/2025
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Former Minister for Fisheries and Forests Kalaveti Ravu was not present in court this morning for his appearance in the matter where he is charged in relation to interfering with the law while Fisheries and Forests Manager Regional North Tekata Toaisi was present.

Ravu’s lawyer Jioji Cakau informed the court that he was not present as he is away for a Committee Meeting in Nadi this morning.

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State counsel, Lavenia Ravuikadavu says they were not informed about his absence however, they excused it.

Ravuikadavu says they have received the response from Toaisi.

Ravu must appear for the next sitting.

Ravu is charged with one count of abuse of office by FICAC.

It is alleged that between 25th July 2023 and 31st August 2023, Ravu as the Minister for Fisheries interfered in the lawful process of a Ministry of Forestry investigation into the illegal trade of banned species of beche-de-mer.

It is alleged that Toaisi, while employed with the Ministry, aided and abetted the former Minister in committing the offence of abuse of office.

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