Pryde extradition progressing, FICAC tells court

The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) has confirmed progress in the extradition process of former Director of Public Prosecutions, Christopher Pryde.

Appearing before the Suva Magistrate Court today, FICAC lawyer Joseph Work told Magistrate Sufia Hamza that efforts to extradite Pryde are ongoing, alongside an active investigation into the allegations against him.

Pryde faces two counts of abuse of office and two alternative charges of causing a loss and obtaining a financial advantage. He is accused of approving and receiving payments he was not entitled to during his tenure as DPP.

The matter has been adjourned to December 12 for further updates on the extradition and investigation.