Luatua’s Probable Cause Hearing Postponed

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The probable cause hearing of former Executive Director of the Retirement Fund Luatua Filisouaiga Taafua in District Court did not take place as scheduled today as scheduled.

Instead the hearing was continued to next Friday.

A court official said that the case was continued as the sitting judge was not available due to health reasons.

At Luatua’s initial appearance on Tuesday,  District Court Judge Patea presided.

Facing 21 criminal charges, Luatua is alleged to have stolen, embezzled and passed bad checks while he headed the ASG Employees Retirement Fund.

As of this afternoon, Luatua has not been able to post bond of $100,000 and has not been released from the Territorial Correctional Facility.

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