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State v Koroilagilagi - sentence [1994] FJHC 75; Hac0026t.1990s (5 July 1994)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF FIJI
SUVA
CRIMINAL JURISDICTION

CRIMINAL CASE NO. HAC0026 OF 1990

STATE

-v-

KITIONE KOROILAGILAGI
TIMOCI GAUNAVINAKA

CHARGE: Counts 1 to 3- Larceny By Servant: Contrary to Section 274(a)(1)
of the Penal Code Cap.17.
Counts 4 to 9- Obtaining Money By False Pretences: Contrary to Section 309(a)
of the Penal Code, Cap.17.
Count 10- Fraudulent Falsification of Accounts: Contrary to Section 307(a)
of the Penal Code, Cap.17.

Ms Rice for the State
Accused in person

SENTENCE

The Accused has not indicated any mitigating factors to influence this Court in arriving at the appropriate sentence to be imposed against him on the four counts of Obtaining Money By False Pretences.

It is clear from this case that Accused is very well conversant with Banking procedures. Mrs Angeline Ram had spoken very well of him while testifying in Court. However he has also betrayed the trust placed on him by his superiors and employer. The amounts involved are quite substantial a total amount of $6900.

I noticed that Accused has a previous conviction but is not akin to the offences for which he is being convicted. These offences are quite serious and in my view a custodial sentence is called for.

The sentence of this Court is as follows:

4th Count - 3 years

5th Count - 3 years

6th Count - 3 years

9th Count - 1 year

All terms to be served concurrently.

R.A. 28 days

S W Kepa
JUDGE

5th July, 1994

HAC0026T.90S