The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption has concluded that Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection Lynda Tabuya is not required to disclose any spousal information.

This is due to Tabuya’s divorce from Robert Semaan in 2016.

FICAC states that it has informed the Supervisor of Elections that two complaints against Tabuya have been closed. These cases were endorsed for closure on August 12, 2024 and the decision was communicated to the Supervisor on September 20.

The first complaint, referred to FICAC by the Supervisor of Elections on April 5, alleged false and non-declaration of income.

After a thorough inquiry and legal assessment, FICAC determined that Tabuya was only required to submit a declaration related to her candidacy for the general elections, which she had done in 2022. Consequently, FICAC decided to close the case.

The second complaint, also referred by the Supervisor of Elections, was lodged on May 24, 2024.

This matter involved accusations of false and non-declaration under Section 24 of the Political Parties Act. Following a similar inquiry and legal review, FICAC again found that the only necessary declaration was the one submitted for the general elections in 2022.

With both cases closed, FICAC has confirmed that Tabuya complied with the legal requirements regarding her declarations.