POLICE are communicating with Google in the United States to track down certain internet protocol (IP) addresses — to identify the source and location of emails — linked to an alleged plot to overthrow the Government.
Acting Police Commissioner Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho said this was one of the reasons investigations into claims of an alleged plot made by Lautoka businessman, Rajneel Singh, was taking some time.
“I have also received threatening emails from an anonymous person or persons in relation to this case and tracking down the IP address has been very difficult because of new laws governing this type of information in the US,” he said.
“The whole issue has been exacerbated even further with sensitive documents and in-depth details of ongoing investigations into the issue being posted on social media platforms.”
Brig-Gen Qiliho said Mr Singh’s claims and the evidence he had handed to police was being taken very seriously.
“Because of the complexity of the case, public assistance was being sought to help in the investigations,” he added.
“This case involves seditious elements and it also involves break-ins and assault on Mr Singh. We are asking people who have any information to come forward and assist us.”
Mr Singh said he and his family feared for their lives.
“Ever since the day I came forward with the information I found at my internet café, I have been warned against assisting in investigations, my house was broken into and my family’s life has been threatened,” he said.
Mr Singh said he was finding it difficult to make ends meet and to provide food for his wife and five-month-old child.
“I opened my internet shop about four weeks ago and it was broken into and all the hard drives were stolen and the motherboards smashed.
“I have been in contact with the police commissioner and he has assured me of me and my family’s safety.”
Brig-Gen Qiliho confirmed that he was in close contact with Mr Singh and discussions were being held with senior police officers to visit the Tomuka resident this weekend.
