Complaints have been filed with FICAC regarding the abuse of office against two FSC senior management staff.
The Fiji Sports Council has confirmed that FICAC executed a search warrant at its premises and obtained documents. Photo: Fiji Sports Council
The Fiji Sports Council (FSC) board has not taken any action against one of its senior staff members despite complaints filed with the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) two weeks ago.
Board chairman Peniasi Sokia told SUNsports they would allow due processes to follow its course.
“It is premature to comment now due to the fact that the board members are still awaiting the outcome of the investigation from FICAC,” he said yesterday.
Complaints have been filed with FICAC regarding the abuse of office against two FSC senior management staff.
This relates to the alleged misuse of FSC and Fiji Airways contra deal. It is alleged a senior executive flew his spouse from New Zealand to Fiji on business class using the benefit.
It was also alleged that the senior executive authorised and accommodated the spouse of a Cabinet Minister on a business-class ticket.
When contacted, a FICAC public relations officer said: “I’ll followup with the relevant department for an update on your enquiries and will revert.”
There was no response from FICAC when this edition went to press on Friday .
The FSC confirmed in a press statement on May 8 that FICAC executed a search warrant at its premises and obtained documents as part of a preliminary investigation.
FSC acting chief executive o f ficer Ratu Gilbert Vakalalabure had said: “We understand this follows a complaint believed to have been lodged by a former employee whose employment was recently terminated.
“We wish to reassure the public, our stakeholders, and our partners that the council remains committed to transparency, accountability, and integrity in all our operations.
We are fully cooperating with FICAC and will continue to assist with their inquiries.
“We are confident that all council actions have been conducted by the law and our internal policies.”
Vakalalabure acknowledged FSC’s dedicated staff, stakeholders and the public for their ongoing trust and support.
He added that further updates would be provided when appropriate.
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