Charlot Salwai's bail conditions, and the lingering charge, make it difficult for him to campaign, with an election due next month.
Mr Salwai, his agriculture minister Matai Seremaiah, the former speaker of parliament Simeon Seule, and MPs Jerome Ludvaune and Tomker Netvunei, all made a preliminary appearance before the court.
They face charges including bribery and perjury that stem from a move to introduce parliamentary secretaries, positions that the Supreme Court later declared null and void.
