Jimmy Maladina acquitted

Maladina conviction quashed, after errors in decision

The case which originated from events some 17 years ago took another twist today when the High Court upheld Maladina’s appeal after he demonstrated that the trial judge fell into a series of fundamental errors of law and fact when he (Judge) found him guilty.

Deputy Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika on June 21 last year found Maladina guilty for conspiring to defraud NPF and the state of K2.65 million.  He was also found guilty to misappropriating the said amount.