Police Investigate Possible Financial Gains Linked to Alleged Human Trafficking Cases

The Fiji Police Force’s Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Anti-Money Laundering Unit is conducting a parallel investigation into possible financial gains linked to two alleged domestic human trafficking cases.

The cases were initially investigated separately by the CID Human Trafficking Unit.

In the first investigation, two individuals were allegedly involved in subjecting a young girl to domestic trafficking in Labasa.

Police said the investigation was completed and the file was forwarded to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) on June 6, 2026, for independent legal review.

A second report was later lodged at Lautoka Police Station, alleging that one of the suspects named in the first case had subjected three girls to domestic trafficking in the Western Division.

Two police officers were questioned in relation to the second investigation.

Police said that investigation was completed and the file was forwarded to the ODPP on August 31, 2026.

As part of its broader investigative approach, the AML Unit is now examining possible financial crime offences relating to proceeds allegedly arising from the domestic trafficking allegations.

Investigations are continuing.