Two alleged incidents involving Virgin Australia crew members in Fiji are under investigation. A suspect has been questioned over the alleged sexual assault of one crew member.
A suspect has been questioned by police over the alleged sexual assault of a Virgin Australia crew member celebrating New Year’s Eve in Fiji. The incident is one of two separate alleged crimes against workers from the airline in the early hours of Wednesday in the Nadi nightclub area. Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister and Tourism Minister Viliame R Gavoka confirmed a suspect had spoken with police. “These alleged incidents are regrettable,” Gavoka said in a statement.
“There were two separate alleged incidents, one being alleged theft and the other being alleged sexual assault which affected two different crew members. “A suspect known to police for the alleged sexual assault has been questioned. Investigation continues.” 7NEWS reported on Wednesday that three Virgin Australia crew had been confined to Hotel Tanoa following an incident. Gavoka disputed reports the crew had been “detained”, saying this “is incorrect and false”. “The crew, who are in good health, are being accommodated at a local hotel which is the nominated crew accommodation for layovers,” Gavoka said. “The three crew members were also advised by their Headquarters to remain within the hotel vicinity to ensure contactability and assist with police investigations; they should return home before the end of this week.” Virgin Australia confirmed that an incident occurred but did not provide further details. The airline has sent a management team to investigate and dispatched a replacement crew to fly the original plane back to Australia. Family of the affected crew are also understood to be flying to the South Pacific island country. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade told 7NEWS.com.au on Wednesday it was aware of the reports but did not provide any further comment. The Australian government advises travellers to “exercise normal safety precautions in Fiji”, the lowest of four alert level
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