The Consumer Council of Fiji is strongly alerting the public to be aware of scammers while purchasing or dealing with housing online.

While the police force recorded an overall increase in illicit drug cases between January and April this year, it has also identified worrisome patterns among drug-related offenders.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecution’s Rape and Sexual Statistics for the month of May revealed a prevalence of child sexual abuse.

A Fiji Police Force team led by the Divisional Crime Officer Southern is looking into two incidents of fire that occurred on Digicel Fiji sites in the Central Division.

Acting Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad has addressed concerns about rising crime rates, assuring the public that the police force is actively addressing the issue.

The 48-year-old man who allegedly murdered his 46-year-old wife in Qeledamu, Wainikoro in Labasa last Saturday has been remanded in custody.

A 44-year-old electrician who allegedly stabbed his partner and set the house on fire over the weekend appeared in the Lautoka Magistrate Court this afternoon.

The residents of Qeledamu Settlement, Wainikoro, Labasa are still coming to terms with the tragic incident that occurred on Saturday night in the area.

An alleged stabbing incident has shocked the community on Dreketi Feeder Road in Lautoka.

A 42-year-old woman will be produced at the Nasinu Magistrates Court today for alleged theft.

Korovou Police are investigating an alleged case of hit and run that claimed the life of a 27-year-old man from Lutu Village.

Police have arrested eight drivers for drink and drive from 6am yesterday until six this morning.