The bribery case against two Chinese businessman has taken a turn today when the case resumed this morning in the Suva High Court.
The lawyer representing the two accused Chen Xue Liang and De Chuan Zhao of China Huashi Enterprise Fiji Limited, Gavin O'Driscoll informed Justice Salesi Temo that his clients would be willing to take a guilty plea if the current charge against them is amended to a lesser a charge by FICAC.
Chen Xue Liang and De Chuan Zhao of China Huashi Enterprise Fiji Limited are charged with one count of bribery and are alleged to have given Permanent Secretary for Finance, John Prasad $6000 and a box of Chinese tea to promote, to procure and to obtain a contract for the water and sewerage upgrade work in Savusavu.
FICAC Lawyer, Vincent Parera consented to amending the charges and the two are expected to take a plea when the case resumes at 5pm this afternoon.
Twist in bribery case
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