A 48-year-old man has been charged by the Criminal Investigation Department’s Major Fraud and Economic Crime Unit for his alleged involvement in the theft of over $120,000.
Police say it is alleged that while employed as a supervisor and manager of an inter-island shipping company in Rakiraki between November 2020 and December 2022, he stole more than $120,000 by depositing the money directly into his personal account.
The incident was discovered when company management in Suva noticed a drop in income from its Rakiraki branch, which led to an internal investigation.
It was further found that some ticket books were missing, after which a report was lodged.
Investigations revealed that some companies had been depositing their fares into the accused’s personal account.
The man will appear in the Rakiraki Magistrates Court today.
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