A Stop Departure Order has been imposed on former Telecom Fiji Limited (TFL) and Amalgamated Telecom Holdings (ATH) board member Sanjay Kaba who is facing charges of obtaining financial advantage amounting to more than $750,000.
Charged by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC), Kaba is accused of securing $766,327.22 through his company, HLK Jacob Pte Ltd, for project management services on TFL’s new office and data centre project between 2017 and 2019, without disclosing his directorship and conflict of interest.
During today’s hearing, Principal State Counsel Lilian Mausio requested the Stop Departure Order, along with monthly reporting to FICAC and the surrender of Kaba’s travel documents, citing concerns that he posed a flight risk. Defence Counsel Mr. Pillay objected, arguing that Kaba had cooperated fully throughout the investigation and owned several properties in Fiji.
Kaba pleaded not guilty, with Resident Magistrate Ms. Hamza granting bail under strict conditions, including a $5,000 surety and an order not to interfere with witnesses.
FICAC launched its investigation after receiving a complaint on 29 May 2024, followed by an official directive to investigate on 6 June 2024.
