Former Fiji Corrections officer Epeli Laqeni, accused of murdering his de-facto partner in Nakasi, has been remanded in custody again by the Suva High Court.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has released its latest statistics for serious crimes filed in Fiji’s High Courts during the month of October.

Members of the public are urged to disregard any communication from a person or persons claiming to be a police officer that requests personal information, especially via messaging platforms.

A 24-year-old police officer will appear at the Suva Magistrates Court today charged with one count of theft.

A 33-year-old man of Vatuwaqa will be appearing in court today for impersonating the Commissioner of Police and the Deputy Prime Minister of Fiji.

The Fiji Police Force is still awaiting independent legal advice from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions regarding the death of Richard Mock.

Two men from Cunningham will appear at the Suva Magistrates Court today, charged with alleged involvement in a case of identity theft linked to the Commissioner of Police.

The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service has intercepted a foreign-flagged yacht upon its arrival at Savusavu Port this week, uncovering undeclared firearms and ammunition.

A 54-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being convicted of four representative counts of rape and two counts of sexual assault.

The Fiji Police Force arrested three men in Raiwai, Suva, this morning for their alleged involvement in an aggravated robbery case.

Assistant Minister for Health and Medical Services, Penioni Ravunawa, says child sexual abuse and rape often committed by family members or trusted community leaders are exploiting vulnerable girls and leading to teenage pregnancies.

Bail has been refused for the three Chinese individuals facing charges in relation to unlawful possession of illicit drugs.