A major investigation is now underway in relation to a Suva based lawyer and some other prominent individuals.
Fijivillage News has managed to receive confirmation that the Prime Minister's Office received allegations against the lawyer last week which arose after the wrongful detention of an investor who was subsequently cleared.
It is alleged that the lawyer with an accomplice defrauded the investor through a number of private deals.
This came to light after a number of emails and texts were discovered.
It is also alleged that the lawyer misappropriated funds belonging to some of her clients and associate.
We have been informed that the amount of funds involved is huge.
The file for the investigation is currently being prepared.
Meanwhile it has been confirmed that the private firm where the lawyer worked is also investigating other alleged fraudulent activities.
It has also been confirmed that the Suva lawyer was stopped from leaving the country last Friday.
Director Immigration Major Nemani Vuniwaqa told Fijivillage News that all they can say at this stage is that the lawyer was stopped at the Nadi International Airport following a directive from the Prime Minister's Office.
She was then taken into custody but Vuniwaqa said they cannot comment on who detained the lawyer for questioning as it was not the Immigration Department.
We have contacted Police and FICAC.
Police spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said he is still unaware of any such investigation.
FICAC is yet to comment on the matter.
Story by: Roneel Lal and Vijay Narayan
