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Court Convicts Two Men in $33K Education Scam

Posted by Media Team 14 October 2026

The Suva Magistrates Court has convicted two men in a case involving $33,012 in fraudulent payments made from the Ministry of Education to a local computer supplies company in 2012.

The judgment was delivered by Resident Magistrate Shelyn Kiran this morning.

Former Ministry of Education Clerical Officer Josaia Dinono was convicted of one count of Abuse of Office and one count of General Dishonesty - Causing a Loss.

The offences involved the misuse of his official position to facilitate the processing of payments amounting to $33,012 to Dynamic Solutions, resulting in financial loss to the Ministry.

Dynamic Solutions Director Venktesh Naidu was convicted of Obtaining a Financial Advantage in relation to the payments.

The case concerned the receipt of $33,012 by the company, despite it not being eligible to receive the financial advantage.