The trial has been held in French Polynesia of the former mayor of Mahina, Emile Vernaudon, for the alleged abuse of public funds with the running of a local radio station
Emile Vernaudon Photo: RNZ/ Walter Zweifel
Vernaudon is one of three accused in the affair which dates back to the beginning of the last decade when they allegedly used the funds meant to be for the radio for personal use.
The sum reportedly misspent amounted to $US270,000 and triggered the station's demise.
The prosecution wants Vernaudon to be jailed for a year and fined $US90,000.
It has also asked for jail sentences for the co-accused Joinville Pomare and Gilles Tefaatau.
The criminal court will deliver its verdict on 28th March.
Vernaudon, whose political career included two terms in the French National Assembly, was last month given a one-year jail term for corruption.