BY ROMINAH FAKA
Prosecution has completed its case against a police officer accused of bribery before the court.
The third and final prosecution witness testified yesterday.
The matter was adjourned for Thursday next week, July 10, for defence to confirm its position.
On that date, defence will indicate to the court whether it will proceed by calling their witnesses or make a No Case to Answer submission, or choose to remain silent.
Allen Noni faces two counts of bribery, contrary to section 122 (a) of the Penal Code. He pleaded not guilty.
The trial was commenced on Monday, June 30, 2025 before Principal Magistrate Emily Zazariko Vagibule Pakoa.
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 act for the crown and Donation Houa from PSO representing Noni.
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