20 Aug 2018

Fiji's Rabuka to stand trial in October

7:19 pm on 20 August 2018

The trial of Fiji opposition politician Sitiveni Rabuka has been scheduled for mid October.

SODELPA leader, Sitiveni Rabuka

SODELPA leader, Sitiveni Rabuka Photo: RNZ

Fiji media reported the SODELPA leader appeared in court this morning.

Mr Rabuka has been charged under political parties legislation with making a false declaration of his assets and liabilities.

He is accused of failing to provide information on his tax liabilities related to the firm Raghwan Construction amounting to approximately $US150,000 as well as $56,000 in liabilities.

Mr Rabuka's trial is due to take place from October 15 to 19 in the Suva Magistrates Court.

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