Former Attorney-General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, who is charged with one count of abuse of office, intends to travel to Singapore for a medical review.
Former Attorney-General Aiyaz Saiyed-Khaiyum with his lawyer Gul Fatima outside Court in Suva on September 8, 2023. Photo: Ronald Kumar
Former Attorney-General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, who is charged with one count of abuse of office, intends to travel to Singapore for a medical review.
This was highlighted by defence lawyer Devanesh Sharma, adding that his client is scheduled to fly out next Wednesday evening, but the State has requested for time to file an affidavit.
Magistrate Jeremaiah Savou ruled that the case be called for hearing on September 12, where Sayed-Khaiyum will present his sureties.
Defence lawyer Devanesh Sharma has requested the State to produce its bail opponent on the said day, for cross examination.
Sayed-Khaiyum is alleged to have signed a Deed of Variation and Addendum between the Government and the former Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem.
He is alleged to have given the approval for Government to pay the taxes of Saneem without proper approval of the Constitutional Offices Commission and the President.
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