Police Investigate Convicted Drug Dealer Aiyaz Mohammed Musa Umarji

Fiji Police are currently conducting extensive investigations into Aiyaz Mohammed Musa Umarji's activities. He recently returned to Fiji after serving time in Auckland Prison.

Assistant Commissioner of Police (Crime), Mr. Mesake Waqa, confirmed that the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and the Serious Organised Crime Unit are examining multiple allegations against Musa, including misappropriation of funds, illegal exportation of controlled substances, money laundering, and the handling of proceeds from crime.

Musa, who was convicted in New Zealand for his role in importing drugs used in the manufacture of methamphetamine, has connections to a chain of pharmaceutical outlets in Fiji, notably the Hyperchem group, which includes several pharmacies across the Pacific.

Questions have arisen regarding how he was able to operate these businesses despite his criminal background.

The Fiji Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has played a crucial role in this ongoing investigation.

It confirmed that it provided several financial intelligence reports to the Fiji Police Force from 2017 to 2022, prior to Musa's conviction in August of last year.

These reports are now under scrutiny as authorities seek to understand how Musa was able to evade law enforcement action despite the serious allegations against him.

In light of rising concerns over drug accessibility in Fiji, the FIU has been urged to clarify its actions regarding the identification of suspicious transactions linked to Musa and his pharmaceutical enterprises.

The agency has stated its commitment to working closely with police in tackling proceeds of crime, but further transparency is needed to address public concerns.

As investigations continue, the Fiji Police are expected to provide updates on any developments surrounding Musa and his operations in the country.