11 Corrections Officers suspended for receiving free meals and groceries from Grace Road businesses

11 Corrections Officers suspended for receiving free meals and groceries from Grace Road businesses

By Rashika Kumar
Tuesday 02/07/2024
Suva Remand Centre

11 Fiji Corrections Service officers at the Suva Remand Centre have been suspended as they and their families were receiving free meals and groceries from Grace Road businesses located in and around the Suva area.

The Corrections Service says they conducted a thorough investigation into allegations of misconduct involving officers at the Suva Remand Centre.

They say the investigation was initiated following reports that certain officers had been receiving favours from detainee Jung Young Kim, who is currently held at the Suva Remand Centre on the order of the Immigration Department.

Jung Young Kim, better known as Daniel Kim is the President of Grace Road Fiji.

The Corrections Service says such actions are in direct violation of the ethical standards and regulations that govern the conduct of their personnel and these officers will face disciplinary action in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Fiji Corrections Service.

Commissioner of the Fiji Corrections Service, Dr Jalesi Nakarawa says the integrity and professionalism of the officers are paramount to the operation of the Fiji Corrections Service.

He says they do not tolerate any form of misconduct or unethical behaviour.

Dr Nakarawa says the actions of a few should not overshadow the hard work and dedication of the majority of their staff who perform their duties with the highest level of integrity. He says the FCS remains committed to upholding the law and ensuring that all officers adhere to the highest standards of conduct.

The Commissioner says measures are being put in place to prevent any recurrence of such incidents and to reinforce the importance of ethical behaviour among all personnel.

Dr Nakarawa has assured the public that they will continue to operate with transparency and accountability.

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