The investigations into the business operations of the Grace Road Group is not a “witch-hunt”, says Acting Prime Minister and Trade Minister Manoa Kamikamica.
Speaking at a news conference yesterday, Mr Kamikamica said he was appointed by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka to head the taskforce looking into the operations of the Korean business.
He said while there had been allegations and complaints against the business, Fijians should allow due process to be carried out, and respect people’s rights to confidentiality.
“We want to ensure the investigations are conducted properly and that all parties are heard,” Mr Kamikamica said.
“From now on, we will not comment any further on the Grace Road matter and we will await the outcome of the investigation and then we will make a proper announcement.”
He said they would need to establish in their investigations if the business complied with, and had not breached laws in Fiji and Korea.
“I am also very mindful of the investment climate in Fiji, and the perception that might start growing that this Government is trying to look at every business and do inquiries on them.
“That is certainly not the case.”
Mr Kamikamica said this was a specific request from the PM and certainly it was not something they were doing lightly at this point.
