"nolle prosequi" was entered today in court by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption to discontinue proceedings against Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority Legal Officer Faranisese Gavidi.

Vinsent Perera who appeared for FICAC, informed Justice Salesi Temo that after giving due consideration to the representations made by the Defence Counsel, FICAC had decided to enter a Nolle Prosequi thus discontinuing proceedings against Gavidi without delay.

Aca Rayawa who appeared for Gavidi was impressed with the way FICAC conducted itself today.  

He acknowledged the Deputy Commissioner and the prosecutions young and robust team for considering the representations he had made on behalf of his client.

He then asked the Court to make ancillary orders to deal with the release of her passport and sureties.

Justice Temo whilst discharging Gavidi, said it was good to see both counsels come to an agreement and terminated proceedings against Gavidi.

Gavidi was charged for one count of abuse of office.

Story by: Tokasa Rainima