
Internal audits revealed discrepancies in the accounts of the accused and after investigations - it was revealed that the accused laundered a total of $356, 702.36. Of this amount only $3, 370 was recovered while the Bank reversed transactions to the amount of $11, 612.15 after fraudulent entries were discovered. The accused under caution admitted that the main beneficiary of these offences was himself and admitted a guilty plea.
Judgement: After considering a couple of mitigating and aggravating factors, the accused was sentenced to 8 years on each of the 8 counts. Each count to be served concurrently.
FijiSuva Magistrates Court