BY ROMINAH FAKA
The four individuals who had been remanded following the break-in at Tech Hub shop on January 31, 2025, were released on strict bail conditions yesterday, following a bail application by their defense lawyer.
The court granted the bail application for the four defendantsβStephen Yim, Jared Meke, Andrew Kiriau, and Jimmy Kiriauβand ordered each defendant to pay a cash bail of $1,000 before the close of business yesterday.
The court directed that the cash bail must be paid before the defendants are released from remand.
Strict bail conditions were imposed on all four defendants, including:
- Not to interfere with Crown witnesses,
- Not to leave Honiara without the courtβs permission,
- To report to the White River Police Station every Friday,
- To live with their surety at White River,
- To keep the public peace,
- Not to reoffend,
- To attend their court hearings.
Regarding the investigation, the Crown informed the court that the investigation is still ongoing, with three statements still pending from witnesses. Additionally, the prime suspect remains at large.
The Crown requested a 14-day adjournment to allow police to collect the remaining documents, transfer the file to the Prosecution Office, and for the Crown to prepare and serve disclosures to the defense counsel.
The matter has been adjourned to March 4, 2025, for a possible plea.
Stephen Yim, Jared Meke, Andrew Kiriau, and Jimmy Kiriau are jointly charged with one count of shop breaking.
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