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Accused police officer out on bail [1]

Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Monday, July 29, 2019 - 16:47.  Updated on Monday, July 29, 2019 - 16:49.

Accused Police Officer, Fanguna Alalea, arrives at Fasi Magistrate’s Court. Nuku'alofa, 29 July 2019.

A police officer charged in relation to a bribery charge allegedly involving the Sione Filipe Jr. case was released on bail today, July 29.

Fanguna Alalea of Tu'atakilangi appeared at the Fasi Magisrate's Court and was released on bail under strict conditions, that he provide two sureties each with $2,000 pa’anga, surrender his passport to the Court, and is put on the “no fly” list.

Police Prosecution said the accused, a first time offender, has been charged with accepting a bribe in relation to the Filipe Jr. case. His case was adjourned to October 7.

He has been detained since he was arrested by Tonga Police.

Meanwhile, Filipe Jr. was arrested for a second time on July 15, in relation to illicit drugs and this bribery case.

Tonga [2]
Fanguna Alalea [3]
bribery [4]
Sione Filipe Jr [5]
From the Courts [6]

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