Iwi trust chairman Roger Pikia appears in court facing serious fraud charges
Court documents seen by Stuff, allege Pikia conspired to obtain money from Tarit Holdings by deception by reaching an agreement to cut down trees at Eua Forest Tonga. David White/Stuff Roger Pikia appeared in court where he was remanded without plea. (File photo) Between February 2014 and December 2015, Pikia is alleged to have obtained $364,500 from Tarit by falsely representing his role in settlement negotiations. The SFO also alleges Pikia advised Tarit to enter into a contract with Ka Ora Ltd to buy shares for $400,000, without disclosing he would receive shares as a reward for securi...