Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad

Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad says his lawyers are handling the matter regarding Acting Deputy FICAC Commissioner Francis Puleiwai wanting to sanction charges against the MP.

Puleiwai had earlier today written a letter to the Minister for Justice Siromi Turaga where it’s stated that FICAC is looking at laying charges against Prasad in relation to a complaint against him dealing with his asset, income and liabilities declaration.

Prasad has told FBC News that his lawyers have already communicated with FICAC and rejected any basis of charges and then that he will not be making any further comments.

Turaga also confirms receiving correspondence from Puleiwai.

Turaga also confirms that his ministry has also received a complaint letter against FICAC and its operation.

Meanwhile,  Fiji Independent Commission against Corruption Deputy Commissioner Francis Puleiwai confirms that this is on hold now as instructed by Commissioner Barbara Malimali.

The Justice Minister says that his ministry will be in a better position to comment on the matter once they consider all the issues in all the letters that have been received.