Biman Prasad acquitted in FICAC case

Former Deputy Prime Minister and National Federation Party leader Professor Biman Prasad has been acquitted in his Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) case.

Magistrate Yogesh Prasad upheld a no-case-to-answer submission, ruling that the charges against Professor Prasad had not been proven.

Speaking outside court, Professor Prasad said he was glad the case was over. He said the NFP had contested every election and was ready for the next one, acknowledging that the party had performed poorly in some past elections.

Professor Prasad thanked his lawyers and everyone who stood by him throughout the case. He also thanked party members, supporters, families and well-wishers across Fiji for backing the NFP during a period of uncertainty over its leadership.