A Tongan Noble MP accused of committing passport offences, money laundering and bribery is due back in court on March 19.
Tonga's former Prime Minister, Lord Tuʻivakano. Photo: RNZ Daniela Maoate-Cox
Kaniva News reported the Ministry of Justice had confirmed Lord Tu'ivakano's arraignment where a trial date will be announced.
The former Speaker and Prime Minister has been charged with 10 counts, including making a false statement for the purpose of obtaining a passport, perjury, acceptance of bribes and money laundering.
The case has been repeatedly postponed since Tu'ivakano's arrest in March 2018.