A major manhunt is underway for seven men who robbed a 48 year old businesswoman of cash and other items amounting to $20,000 yesterday.

The victim was asleep when seven masked men armed with cane knives and pinch-bars entered the house after smashing through the back glass door and stole $3000 cash and other items valued over $20,000.

The incident happened at Waila in Dilkusha, Nausori.

Members of the public have been urged to contact their nearest police station or Crime Stoppers if they have any information on the robbery.