Six Indian nationals will appear at the Nadi Magistrates Court today charged in relation to the alleged non-declaration of foreign currency and money laundering.
The six were intercepted by officers from the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service on July 12, 2026, while preparing to depart Fiji for overseas.
They were allegedly found in possession of various foreign currencies equivalent to approximately $183,000 in Fijian currency, which had not been declared at the border.
The six were subsequently issued Detention Notices, with the matter handed over to Police for investigation.
Police investigations established that the six had travelled to Fiji to sell goods at a trade show, where the money was allegedly earned.
However, further investigations by the Anti-Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime Unit allegedly found that the money was earned through unlawful activity.
Each accused has been charged with one count of Currency Reporting at the Border, contrary to Section 32(1) of the Financial Transactions Reporting Act 2004.
Each has also been charged with one count of money laundering, contrary to Section 69(1), 2(a) and 3(d) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 1997.
A total of 12 charges have been laid against the six accused.
They are scheduled to appear before the Nadi Magistrates Court today, September 17, 2026.
