Fiji Police Partner with IOM to Tackle Cyber-Enabled Human Trafficking

Fiji’s Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu has welcomed the support of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Asia-Pacific, the United Nations Migration Agency, in strengthening the Fiji Police Force’s capacity to detect, investigate, and disrupt cyber-enabled trafficking in persons (TIP).

A meeting was held today between IOM senior officials, Commissioner Tudravu, senior members of the Criminal Investigations Department, Director of Community Policing SSP Salanieta Radaniva, and Deputy Director Legal SP Nischal Dass, where draft recommendations from a recent assessment of the Force’s IT infrastructure and cyber security readiness were presented.

IOM Chief of Mission and Sub-Regional Coordinator Mr. Solomon Kantha said the draft report outlines both short- and long-term recommendations aimed at enhancing the Fiji Police Force’s cybersecurity and investigative capacity in line with legal frameworks.

Commissioner Tudravu described the timing of the assessment report as significant, aligning with his commitment to developing technological support as a critical enabler for improving policing services.

He also highlighted a key recommendation from the report—building strategic relationships with development partners—which aligns with the Australian Federal Police-supported Fiji Police Uplift Programme. Technology, he noted, has been identified under the programme as a crucial driver of reform, change management, and governance at all levels of the organisation.

Acknowledging the current challenges faced by the Force, Commissioner Tudravu welcomed the IOM’s commitment to piloting projects aimed at enhancing interoperability and coordination, ultimately contributing to better service delivery for the people of Fiji.