BY ROMINAH FAKA
A police officer accused of bribery in connection with a separate case involving stolen gold ashes has a case to answer, the court has ruled.
The No Case to Answer (NCTA) ruling was delivered on Friday last week, August 1 at the Magistrate Court by Principal Magistrate Emily Vagibule Zazariko Pakoa.
The court has adjourned the matter to this Friday, August 8 for allocation for the defence case to commence.
Allen Noni faces two counts of bribery, contrary to section 122 (a) of the Penal Code.
Prosecution alleged that on November 8, 2024 at 3.32pm, the defendant sent a text message to the complainant, stating that he wanted to meet in person. They later met at around 7.30pm at the Town Ground area, Honiara where Noni allegedly gave $10,000 to the complainant.
On November 12, 2024 the defendant and the complainant met again at Henderson area, where Noni allegedly bribed the complainant with another $20,000.
The total sum of $30,000 was allegedly given to the complainant by Noni to prevent the lead investigator from investigating an accused in another case involving stolen gold ashes.
Jeremy Oiofa from the Office of Director of Public Prosecution acts for the crown and Donation Houa from PSO are representing Noni.
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