FORMER Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama and axed police chief, Sitiveni Qiliho are on bail tonight after facing counts of inciting mutiny.
Arrested yesterday, the men appeared before Magistrate Yogesh Prasad on strict bail conditions.
Prosecutors allege that the men, between 1 January and 31 July 2023, Bainimarama sent Viber messages to Brigadier Manoa Gadai in an attempt to incite him to take command of the army.
The messages attempted to incite Gadai to overthrow Republic of Fiji Military Forces Commander, Major General Jone Kalouniwai.
On the second count, it is alleged that Bainimarama and Qiliho spoke to Colonels Aseri Rokoura and Viliame Draunibaka and Lieutenant Colonel Atunaisa Vakatale in an attempt to incite them to mutiny.
Other officers were allegedly also approached by Bainimarama and Qiliho.
Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions John Rabuku told the court that the state had no objections to bail. He sought time to furnish full disclosures.
The case has been adjourned to 5 March.