Undeclared pistol and ammunition found on foreign yacht
A pistol and 23 rounds of ammunition have been discovered on a foreign-flagged yacht at Vuda Marina after the vessel owner failed to declare the firearm and ammunition up
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FRCS intercepts over $65,000 worth of undeclared cigarettes on foreign fishing vessel in Suva
More than $65,000 worth of undeclared cigarettes have been intercepted by the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service after officers uncovered 8,340 cigarette sticks hidden in h
FRCS clarifies yacht clearance procedures and passport issue following Australian visitor’s complaint
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service says the captain of a yacht carrying a three-person crew voluntarily informed them in writing that an Australian visitor would not be
Australian visitor raises concerns over Customs Officer's conduct at Denarau Marina
An Australian visitor to Fiji has written a formal complaint to the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service on the conduct of a Customs Officer at Denarau Marina and also raised
$184.6M in tax penalty waivers and write-offs raises concerns
Concerns have been raised in Parliament over $184.6 million in tax penalties waived or written off by the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service during the 2024-2025 financial
Record $3.51 billion revenue collected for 2025-2026 financial year
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service has collected net revenue of $3.510 billion for the financial year ended 31st July 2026—the highest annual revenue collection
Public urged to verify tax certificates amid fraud alert
Members of the public, businesses, government ministries and departments, statutory bodies, financial institutions, and procurement entities are being urged to exercise e
FRCS and Japan Customs strengthen partnership to boost border security
People are expected to benefit from stronger border security and more efficient customs services following a new partnership between the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service
Finance Minister seeks explanation from FRCS CEO regarding departure of taxpayer who is allegedly linked to the $20 million tax fraud
Minister for Finance, Esrom Immanuel says he has sought clarifications from the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service CEO, Udit Singh a few times regarding the departure of th
FRCS clarifies an immediate Departure Order was issued after revocation of previous order for man linked to alleged $20M tax fraud
Following the circulation of a letter dated 13th April this year and signed off by the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service CEO that taxpayer, Dick Peng's Stop Departure Orde
FRCS did not remove Stop Departure Order on man linked to alleged $20M tax fraud
As investigations continue into how a naturalized Fijian citizen alleged to have defrauded $20 million in tax left the country despite a Stop Departure Order against him,
Escaped man under investigation for $20M tax fraud is a naturalised Fijian citizen
The man who is under Fiji Revenue and Customs Service investigation for alleged tax defraud of over $20 million and fled the country, is a naturalized Fijian citizen.
Naupoto says FICAC investigating departure of Chinese national facing $20M tax fraud probe despite Stop Departure Order
FICAC is investigating the incident in which a Chinese national, who is under investigation by the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service for alleged tax fraud of more than $20
Yacht tracking app, body screening and luggage scans planned in border security boost
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service is set to introduce a new yacht tracking app and advanced screening technology to help in Fiji’s fight against illicit activit
Pacific Customs leaders to meet in Fiji for 28th Oceania Customs Organisation Annual Conference
Customs leaders from 24 Pacific administrations will gather in Fiji from 2–4 June 2026 for the 28th Annual Conference of the Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO), re
FRCS not fully utilising port scanning machines due to health concerns
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service has confirmed that the scanning machines for goods coming at the ports are not being fully utilized due to health and radiation conce
FRCS launches new website marking a major step towards digital transformation
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service has launched its new website, marking a significant milestone in its digital transformation. The website is designed to deliver a
PM opens upgraded FRCS Lautoka Office to boost public service
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka officially opened the newly refurbished Fiji Revenue and Customs Service Lautoka Office at Tavewa Avenue, marking a major step in the Gover
Fiji removed from EU tax blacklist after years of reform
Fiji has been removed from the European Union’s blacklist of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes, marking what the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRC
Fiji removed from EU Blacklist
Great news as Fiji has officially been removed from the European Union list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes (EU Blacklist).The Fiji Revenue and Custo
Higher Education Commission steps up talks to protect students from overseas exploitation
Over the last few weeks the Fiji Higher Education Commission has been meeting with stakeholders to try and combat the way some of our people and students are being exploi