The Police Commissioner's Office has this afternoon denied claim by SDL's National Director Peceli Kinivuwai that he was stopped from leaving the country this morning after a directive from the Commissioner Commodore Esala Teleni.
Police Spokesperson Ema Mua confirms they received the letter used by immigration officials to stop Kinivuwai from leaving for Sydney, Australia. Mua said the letter was not written by Commodore Esala Teleni and they are now investigating how the hand written letter was obtained by Immigration Officers.
Mua also confirms that along with Immigration Officers based at Nadi Airport, Kinivuwai will also be interviewed to establish the source of the letter.
Earlier today, Kinivuwai claimed he was shown a letter by Immigration Officials in Nadi from the Ministry of Home Affairs and referenced to the Commissioner of Police Commodore Esala Teleni, putting him on the travel ban list. Kinivuwai claimed that he contacted Commodore Teleni who refused to speak to him.
Director Immigration Commander Viliame Naupoto could not be reached for a comment.
Police Deny Kinivuwai’s Claims
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