Man in custody as he allegedly tries to use a fake $100 note in a nightclub

Feature Police

Man in custody as he allegedly tries to use a fake $100 note in a nightclub

By Naveel Krishant

23/10/2022

[Photo: File]

A 49 year old man residing in Narere is in Police custody after he tried to tender a $100 note believed to be counterfeit whilst ordering alcohol in a nightclub.

The incident occurred on Friday night in Suva.

Police say the 27-year old bartender found the note to be suspicious and alerted Police.

The note will be sent for verification as investigations continue.

FEATURE NEWS

PS iTaukei Affairs Navakamocea faces scrutiny over online allegations against line Minister

Allegations of misconduct within the civil service have intensified following comments made online by Permanent Secretary for iTaukei Affairs Jone Nav...

2 hours ago

TB and HIV co-infection jumps from 7% in 2022 to 41% last year - Ravunawa

Tuberculosis and HIV co-infection rates in Fiji have risen sharply from 7 percent in 2022 to 41 percent in 2025.Assistant Minister for Health, ...

2 minutes ago

We've asked Police to prosecute on negligence - Kuruleca

The Permanent Secretary for Women, Children and Social Protection Selina Kuruleca says they have been in consultation with the Fiji Police Force, and ...

8 minutes ago

Drug and violence concerns highlighted during Ram Naumi

As Indo-Fijians around the country celebrate Ram Naumi, growing concerns over drug abuse and violence have taken centre stage during this year’s ...

3 hours ago

fijivillage Straight Talk : 2 mothers and Dr Waisele to speak on importance of assisting children living with cancer

As we get ready for the Communications Fiji Ltd Foundation charity walk from Nausori to Suva at 8am Saturday, we will have the stories of two mothers ...

4 hours ago

Bill Cosby found guilty of 1972 sexual assault, victim awarded nearly $60m

A United States jury has found stand-up comedian and television superstar Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 1972, ...

5 hours ago

More News

Pacific Specialist Healthcare - Heart Center

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

IN DEPTH

Fiji Sports Council Saga: Minister ready to repay business class air fare for wife as concerns grow about Sports Council deals

I was invited to travel to New Zealand by the Fiji Sports Council for a grassroots 7s tournament in 2024, I travelled business class but it was ...

19 days ago

National Talanoa Session on Illicit Drugs in Fiji: 2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025

The illicit drug situation in Fiji has been described as a national emergency, with 2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025. Minister for Policing ...

26 days ago

Charlie Charters held at Nadi Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file

Fijian national, Charlie Charters is being held at immigration at Nadi International Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file.fijivillage News has ...

26 days ago