Alleged impersonators of top officials remanded by court
Two men accused of posing as Police Commissioner and Deputy PM denied bail due to public interest and prior convictions.
Wednesday 08 October 2025 | 03:30
From left: Sagar Sharma and Avinesh Kumar at the Nasinu Courthouse on October 8, 2025.
Photos: Ronald Kumar
Two men who allegedly impersonated Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu and Deputy Prime Minister Biman Prasad were remanded by the court today.
Avinesh Kumar, 40, a mechanic and part-time driver, and Sagar Sharma, 49, a taxi driver, appeared before Magistrate Vinti Prasad at the Nasinu Magistrate Court.
The pair are accused of allegedly using the top Government officials names and photo to solicit money from members of the public.
Both accused appealed for bail, arguing that they are the sole breadwinners for their respective families.
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Police prosecution strongly objected to bail, citing the case as one of public interest and noting the suspects’ previous convictions for absconding bail.
Their bail applications were denied. The case was adjourned to October 15 for formal bail application.
