Six Indian Nationals Face 12 Charges Over Alleged Undeclared $183,000 Cash

Six Indian nationals are expected to appear before the Nadi Magistrates Court today in relation to allegations of undeclared foreign currency and money laundering involving approximately $183,000 in cash.

The six were intercepted by officers from the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service on July 12, 2026, while preparing to depart Fiji.

Authorities allege that the group was found carrying various foreign currencies valued at approximately FJ$183,000, which had not been declared at the border.

The six were subsequently issued detention notices and the matter was referred to Police for further investigation.

Police investigations found that the six had travelled to Fiji to sell goods at a trade show and claimed the money had been earned from those activities.

However, investigations by the Anti-Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime Unit allegedly established that the funds were connected to unlawful activity.

Each accused has been charged with one count of Currency Reporting at the Border, contrary to Section 32(1) of the Financial Transactions Reporting Act 2004.

They have also each been charged with one count of Money Laundering under Section 69(1), 2(a) and 3(d) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 1997.

A total of 12 charges have been laid against the six accused.

They are scheduled to appear before the Nadi Magistrates Court on Thursday, September 17, 2026.