Money laundering duo's court case adjourned
It is alleged that between May 2, 2022, and February 13, 2023, Khan stole $233,230.27 from ANZ and laundered it in Baleinabuli’s ANZ account, who is her de-facto partner.
Friday 13 September 2024 | 10:05
Accused Jean Baleinabuli and Sofia Khan during a court appearance in June this year.Photo: Ronald Kumar
The case of a police officer and a former reconciliation officer, who were charged for laundering money from a bank last year, has been adjourned to September 20.
Jean Baleinabuli, 33, is charged with 20 counts of money laundering while Sofia Khan, 31, is facing eight counts of fraudulent falsification of accounts and eight counts of money laundering.
It is alleged that between May 2, 2022, and February 13, 2023, Khan stole $233,230.27 from ANZ and laundered it in Baleinabuli’s ANZ account, who is her de-facto partner.
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It is alleged that they used the money to build and upgrade two houses in Nausori.
The matter, which was initially before the Suva Magistrate’s Court, has been transferred to High Court Judge Justice Chaitanya Lakshman at the High Court in Suva.
The duo was released on a $5000 non-cash bail bond at the Suva Magistrate’s Court.
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