Couple Sent Threatening Email to A-G, Denied Bail
They are jointly charged with criminal intimidation, for allegedly sending threatening emails to the Attorney-General Siromi Turaga.
Friday 24 November 2023 | 13:03
From left: Rajineel Singh and Rashika Singh at the Nadi Magistrate Court. Photo: Mereleki Nai
Rajineel Singh, 39, despite his medical conditions along with his wife, Rashika Singh, 37, were denied bail by Magistrate Shelyn Kiran at the Nadi Magistrates Court yesterday.
They are jointly charged with criminal intimidation, for allegedly sending threatening emails to the Attorney-General Siromi Turaga.
The Singhs had allegedly send threatening emails from their home at Delaitomuka, Lautoka.
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Assistant Commissioner of Police - Crime (ACP) Mesake Waqa said an investigation was conducted by the Criminal Investigations Department’s taskforce.
This follows the receipt of a complaint, alleging the two accused had during August, September, and October 2023, sent threatening emails to the victim with intent to cause alarm.
ACP Waqa said the couple have been jointly charged with seven counts of Criminal Intimidation: Contrary to Section 375(1)(b)(iii)(iv)(2) of Crimes Act 2009.
Defence lawyer, Samuela Heritage asked the court for application for bail as the accused has a medical condition.
Police prosecutor, Corporal Sangeeta Devi objected bail as the case is of public interest and concern to the Government of the day.
The bail denied by Magistrate Kiran and the case is adjourned to November 27.
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