Update: 11:02AM ATTORNEY-GENERAL and Finance Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has warned all businesses not to interfere with the Fiji Commerce Commission’s work of protecting consumers and preventing unethical trading practices.

The warning
comes after a FCC officer was allegedly assaulted by a trader in Lautoka
yesterday while issuing a spot fine to the restaurant and milk bar for failing
to properly display prices on goods.

“This
alleged behaviour is shameful and will not be tolerated. Any person who seeks
to hinder, obstruct or otherwise interfere with the FCC’s critical work of
protecting Fijian customers will be punished to the full extent of the law,” said in a statement released by Government.

“The FCC
will continue responding to reports of unethical practices and rooting out
traders who seek to exploit our consumers. We urge all Fijians to continue
reporting any abuses they encounter.”