Suspect in alleged sexual assault of Virgin Australia crew released as investigations continue

Suspect in alleged sexual assault of Virgin Australia crew released as investigations continue

By Rashika Kumar
Friday 03/01/2025

The suspect who was questioned yesterday for the alleged sexual assault of Virgin Australia crew members in the early hours of Wednesday morning in a nightclub area in Martintar, Nadi has been released.

Police say no one has been charged yet as their investigations continue.

They also confirm the crew members are still at the hotel under the orders of their headquarters.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism Viliame Gavoka says there were two separate alleged incidents, one being alleged theft and the other being alleged sexual assault which affected two different crew members.

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