The Sugarcane Growers Council believes that by reporting the matter of alleged fraud, they would not be able to recover the money.
Council Chairman Jain Kumar said that after an internal audit they found out that their accounts officer had allegedly misused over $22,000 between 2002 and 2006. He said the officer had been suspended and the council had seized his passport and travel documents.
Kumar said the council would decide later this month on further action.
Meanwhile, the Fiji Cane Growers Association will file a complaint against the employee of Sugarcane Growers Council who allegedly defrauded the council of over $30,000 if the council fails to take action against him.
Association general secretary Bala Dass said he would take the matter to Police, Sugar Industry Tribunal and FICAC.
Dass expressed concern that the growers council was trying to hide the matter from the sugarcane farmers.
SCGC defends action on fraud case
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