The Fiji Police Force has confirmed that investigations into alleged corrupt practices involving 11 senior officers have been completed and referred to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) for independent legal advice.
The allegations, which surfaced through circulated screenshots of Viber exchanges, centred on claims that officers received money from individuals linked to the illicit drug trade.
Police said the investigation was carried out with assistance from the Australian Federal Police and New Zealand Police, alongside local digital forensic experts, forensic accountants and the Fiji Financial Intelligence Unit.
A specialised team of senior investigators — including some recalled from retirement — was assembled and given full autonomy to conduct the probe.
“To ensure transparency, the investigation file has been submitted to the ODPP for independent legal advice,” the Fiji Police Force said in a statement.
Police added that they would await the ODPP’s advice before making further comment.
Meanwhile, a separate case involving allegations made by a former police officer about links between members of the force and known persons of interest in criminal networks has been closed.
Police said attempts to obtain statements overseas, at a facility selected by the Australian Federal Police, were unsuccessful.
However, authorities confirmed that some individuals named in the allegations are already before the courts, while others remain under investigation.
The Fiji Police Force has urged the public to be patient, noting that such investigations are complex, involve multiple agencies and cannot be completed overnight.
“Members of the public are assured that any reports against police are taken seriously,” the statement said.
