Three Virgin Australia crew members have been confined to their hotel rooms in Fiji following an alleged incident involving theft and the reported sexual assault of two staff members.
The incident reportedly occurred after the crew visited a nightclub in Martintar, Nadi, on Tuesday evening.
Acting Police Commissioner Juki Fong Chew confirmed to fijivillage News that local suspects are under investigation but did not provide details on arrests.
The crew members are currently separated and staying in individual rooms at the Tanoa Hotel near Nadi International Airport. Virgin Australia’s management team has flown to Fiji to investigate, while family members of the affected crew are also travelling to the island nation.
A replacement crew has been dispatched to return the aircraft to Australia.
Virgin Australia confirmed the incident but has not disclosed specifics, stating: “Our focus is on the wellbeing of our team members affected.”
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is aware of the reports but declined to comment further, citing privacy obligations.
This incident comes amidst tense diplomatic relations between Australia and Fiji in recent weeks. Investigations by Fijian authorities are ongoing.
Support Our Journalism
The global Indian Diaspora and Australia’s multicultural communities need fair, non-hyphenated, and questioning journalism, packed with on-ground reporting. The Australia Today—with exceptional reporters, columnists, and editors—is doing just that. Sustaining this requires support from wonderful readers like you.
Whether you live in Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States of America, or India you can take a paid subscription by clicking Patreon
