Former FHL boss seeks non-conviction, suspended sentence
Fareed to be sentenced on August 27
Friday 07 August 2026 | 16:00
Former Fijian Holdings Limited chief executive officer Mohammed Nouzab Fareed.
Photo: Ronald Kumar
Former Fijian Holdings Limited chief executive officer Mohammed Fareed has sought a non-conviction and a suspended sentence after being found guilty of two counts of indecently assaulting a female employee in 2019.
Fareed appeared before Chief Magistrate Josaia Waqaivolavola today for sentencing submissions.
The State prosecution sought a custodial sentence and asked the court to record a conviction.
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The court heard that the sentencing tariff for the offences ranges from 12 months to four years’ imprisonment.
The defence sought a non-conviction and a suspended sentence.
Chief Magistrate Waqaivolavola adjourned the matter to August 27 for sentencing.
