Fiji Police Question Suspect in Assault on Virgin Crew

Fiji police are investigating two separate incidents involving Virgin Australia crew members who were allegedly raped and robbed while celebrating New Year's Eve in Nadi. A Fijian man is in custody, suspected of sexually assaulting a female crew member after she left a nightclub, while her male colleague was attacked and robbed after trying to locate her. The incidents highlight ongoing safety concerns in the area, which has become notorious for crime, with local residents expressing fears for tourists' safety due to a lack of late-night taxi service following previous assaults. Fiji's Deputy Prime Minister, Viliame R Gavoka, confirmed the investigation and expressed condolences for the victims, asserting that the crew members are not detained but are being accommodated and are in good health. This troubling event follows reports of other assaults in the region, raising alarm about the safety of tourists in Fiji.