As the Festival of the Friendly North in Labasa continues today, $7,000 has been reported missing from one of the sponsors supporting a queen contestant this year.
The Fiji Police Force has confirmed the incident, saying a suspect is in custody and currently being questioned.
The money, which was meant for the Northern Civil Service fundraising, is believed to have been stolen from a home.
Police responded to the report of the stolen cash yesterday. Investigations are ongoing.