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The Chaudhry millions: Rajendra Chaudhry brands Justice Paul Madigan "a scum" on his Facebook over alleged comments in the Fiji High Court!

1/5/2014

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Paul Madigan

We will hold you to account you scum. What is stated below confirms by [my] contempt for this person. Let's see what the Chief Justice says about such comments in open Court by Madigan

From a friend:

"Bro, this judge Madigan when advised that MPC has a stent due to cardiac issues replied: "which has been working well. He hasn't dropped dead" everyone was disgusted."


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Rajendra Chaudhry to Justice Madigan: "We will hold you to account you scum. What is stated below confirms by [my] contempt for this person. Let's see what the Chief Justice says about such comments in open Court by Madigan"
"This incompetent judge, today said in the Chaudhry sentencing hearing today that Chaudhry had tried to conceal the monies and had lied to Parliament. Both these statements are extraordinary. Extraordinary as they are false. Firstly, Chaudhry never concealed any monies (he actually paid the relevant taxes at all times) and secondly he never lied to Parliament. However, the falsehood aside, there was no evidence during trial of Chaudhry concealing any monies or lying to Parliament. More alarmingly, this idiot, who likes to be addressed as Your Lordship, did not realize that all proceedings of Parliament are protected by absolute privilege meaning that it cannot be tendered or considered in Court. For him to do so speaks volumes about his lack of intellect. It also shows his efforts to discredit Chaudhry. Something which many have tried and miserably failed. And which brings me to my final point - with comments such as this and Madigan's perusal of affidavits not part of the evidence and his comments referring to the same in the admissibility ruling, where he also held that the search warrant executed by Sevuloni Masitabua was invalid as it was not authorized by the Minister but allowed it in the interests of justice - do you think Chaudhry got a fair trial? Since when does the interest of justice allow a Court of Law to override an express legislative provision? I and thousands all over Fiji and elsewhere know the answer. Madigan's actions in the Chaudhry trial would have had him sacked in any other jurisdiction and I await to see action the Chief Justice will institute against this recreant judge who is a disgrace and a threat to justice in Fiji." - Rajendra Chaudhry

Mahendra Chaudhry's Three Character Witnesses tell Justice Madigan:

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The first character witness, Ratu Epeli Ganilau said that he came to know Chaudhry better when Chaudhry was the Minister for Finance while Ganilau was the Defence Minister in the Voreqe Bainimarama led cabinet. Ratu Epeli Ganilau said that he enjoyed working with Chaudhry as he was a very interesting person. He said that he respected Chaudhry as a former Prime Minister. Ratu Epeli Ganilau also said in court that Chaudhry was an honest and hardworking government minister.
He said the former Prime Minister was a very knowledgeable person especially in finance, sugar and a whole range of topics. Source: Fijivillage News

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Former Education Minister, Taufa Vakatale then took the stand, saying that she has known Chaudhry since the early 1970's. Vakatale said Chaudhry became a public figure when he joined the Fiji Public Service Association where he spoke for the rights of civil servants.Vakatale said in 2008, she was appointed to investigate allegations against Chaudhry.  She said they found that he was not guilty of breach of the Exchange Control Act. Vakatale said this was stated in the report. She said Chaudhry had agreed to provide all the documents and the inquiry report was issued after discussions with Reserve Bank of Fiji and Fiji Revenue Customs Authority. Source: Fijivillage News;

Fijileaks Editor: See Victor Lal's 2008 response to Vakatale and her colleagues findings: "In view of the narrow limits of the terms of reference and a short time span (7 March to 10 March 2008), the findings are not surprising, for a wide-ranging inquiry would have yielded another result regarding Mr Chaudhry’s tax affairs...Since there was no commission of enquiry under the Commission of Inquiry Act (Cap 47), the Committee had not held any public hearings, called any witnesses nor taken any written or oral submissions as to facts or law...A close reading of the team’s background facts relating to Mr Chaudhry’s tax details reveal that they based their facts from the same tax file from which I wrote the story about his $2million, except with different conclusions. However, Mr Chaudhry must tell us about the source of Haryana funds. Who is the mysterious Harbhajan Lal? What committee he belonged to in Haryana? Is he the one who transferred the first two instalments, which saw Mr Chaudhry become an overnight millionaire? Was the money for him or the Indo-Fijian community? And why no other colleagues of his who were held hostage with him were entitled to a share of the $2million? Why only him and his family? There are still many unanswered questions on the Haryana front. And only Mr Chaudhry has the answers...The three-member team enquiry was tasked to see if tax assessments had been raised in accordance with the tax laws. As FIRCA’s duty includes the administration of the tax laws, this was in effect an enquiry into FIRCA not Mr Chaudhry.  He should be stood down and a Commission of Enquiry should be set up, whose terms of reference should read: “To determine if Mahendra Pal Chaudhry had complied with the tax laws by declaring all his income.” It should also examine the Haryana letter. The Committee was however satisfied that the files provided by FIRCA and the materials provided by the Reserve Bank of Fiji were sufficiently comprehensive and contained sufficient information for it to conduct its enquiries and reach its conclusions. Meanwhile, Mr Chaudhry had neither told FIRCA, nor the Indo-Fijian community, or the nation, that he had received $2million from one Harbhjan Lal of Haryana in India, and that over half a million dollars of that money was secretly transferred into his bank account through the Indian Consulate-General in Sydney.  Contrary to Mr Chaudhry’s assertion, I have never conceded that the $2million was for his resettlement in Australia."-http://www.coupfourandahalf.com/2010/07/mahendra-millions-unanswered-questions.html

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Father Kevin Barr was the third character witness for Chaudhry in court.  Father Barr said that Chaudhry is an inspiring person and outstanding leader. He said Chaudhry is concerned about the workers of the country and is a fighter for social justice.
This is not a court of politics – Justice Madigan:  This is not a court of politics.That was the message from High Court Judge, Justice Paul Madigan after the third character witness in Mahendra Chaudhry’s mitigation, Father Kevin Barr started making comments about the trial which were not part of his character reference. Justice Madigan interrupted Father Barr and told him and Chaudhry’s lawyer, Matthew Hutchings that the comments were outrageous and this is not a court of politics. Father Kevin Barr then continued with the character reference, saying that Chaudhry’s record as Prime Minister and Finance Minister was outstanding. Source: Fijivillage News

Chaudhry’s lawyer asks Justice Madigan to impose no conviction recording as his client plans to contest the forthcoming September general election; says Chaudhry's house is valued at $300,000 and his only other property is his vehicle. Chaudhry is suffering from
diabetes, heart diseases and cardiac conditions;
His lawyer said after the 2000 coup, the Indian Counsellor provided Chaudhry with half a million dollars to settle in Australia

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Chaudhry’s lawyer, Matthew Hutchings has asked for a non-custodial sentence. He said after the 2000 coup, the Indian Counselor provided Chaudhry with half a million dollars to settle in Australia. Hutchings said Chaudhry came back to Fiji to serve the people. He said Chaudhry was subjected to three coups and he was also abused and tortured. Hutchings said based on this, there might be resistance to return to Fiji with the funds. He also said that Chaudhry’s family suffered greatly when he was imprisoned in 1987 and 2000. Hutchings said there were questions on whether he would survive at the hands of the perpetrators.
Non-Custodial Sentence:
As the former Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry awaits his sentencing tomorrow, his lawyer today asked the court to dismiss his charges without recording a conviction as Chaudhry wants to contest the elections. Chaudhry’s lawyer, Matthew Hutchings told High Court Judge Justice Paul Madigan that Chaudhry is the leader of the Fiji Labour Party and elections are to be held in which the party will field candidates. Hutchings said that his client intends to stand for the elections and a conviction will mean that Chaudhry will not be able to stand as a candidate. Hutchings also presented a local doctor’s medical report stating that Chaudhry is suffering from diabetes, heart diseases and cardiac conditions.The High Court Judge then asked Hutchings on Chaudhry’s means to pay a fine and whether his ability to pay a fine will be a problem. Justice Madigan also asked Hutchings to ask his client about the value of his house and other assets. Chaudhry through his lawyer informed the court that the value of his house is not more than $300,000 and the only other property is his vehicle. Source: Fijivillage News

Fijileaks Editor: Yes, but who provided the other $1million into his Sydney bank account between 2000 and 2002?

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And if Chaudhry had returned to Fiji to serve his people, who was
lording it up in Australia from his millions?

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7 Comments
Harbhajan Lal
1/5/2014 06:09:00 am

Rajendra Saheb

You should have asked your dear father saheb to take to the witness stand and answer all these allegations thrown at him!

He chose to remain silent (exercising his right, of course) and allowing you to abuse Madigan saheb!

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lawrance
1/5/2014 11:49:37 am

Commonon Rajend,

You were not in court. The response by the judge was in relation to the medical report of 2011 which he said was not a ground for mitigation as the defence should have brought a recent medical report.

At the same time, how can the defence ask for no custodial sentance for medical reasons and say in the same breath that he has unfinish political business and hence need to stand in the 2014 elections.

There is enough evidence by Victor above and below to say that your father lied and like the judge said was in denial.

Lastly the issue of tax and exchange control are e different issues. And the tax was only paid after your father announced an amnesty to save himself.

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Elector
1/5/2014 04:04:06 pm

Well Said......was wondering the same re: medical report but also standing election? Fit for election but not fit for prison!

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Put him in
2/5/2014 04:47:06 am

Paul Madigan should be sacked for not sending mahen to jail!

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jailbird link
2/5/2014 06:32:45 pm

Paul Madigan should put himself in jail for his part in propping up a military dictatorship!!

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skipnot
5/5/2014 09:07:10 pm

I can believe Chaudhry still has smile on his face. Just like you have professional fouls in rugby, this is what I would call a professional fraud by Chaudhry.

Shame on your after defrauding your country and cheating your countrymen. Because of "bullshiticians" like you and Qarase, Fiji is still struggling in this century.

As for Rajends comments to the Judge, he sounds more like a crying loser then a person who would accept the consequences of his or her wrong doing.

This shows that these Chaudhrys can never be trusted as to them all fraud and wrong doings appear to be a "non-custodial or chargeable technical breach".

Calling the Judge a scum will not make your father innocent.

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Daniela Yaya
6/5/2014 03:59:40 am

This conman Chaudhary was in denial even in the parliament of Fiji as the judge noted.

He thought he can hide his loot in Australia and con the people of Fiji.

If I know the man correctly, He may even opt to go to prison rather than paying the fine.

Any bets guys....enjoy

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