Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu has addressed ongoing claims regarding delays in the investigation of the Richard Mock case, asserting that these accusations are baseless. He clarified that the Fiji Police Force has completed its inquiry and submitted the case file to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
Tudravu highlighted the pressure the police are facing from the public, with some speculating that delays are due to police involvement in the case. However, he reiterated that the police have fulfilled their responsibilities, stating that it is now the DPP’s prerogative to decide whether to bring charges forward.
He emphasized the independence of the DPP, saying, “It’s already with DPP. People are asking me, why can’t you go to the DPP? I’m not going to the DPP. I discussed with the DPP. DPP is an independent body. People need to know that.” He urged the public to understand that the police cannot interfere in the DPP’s processes, signaling their readiness to await further legal guidance regarding the case.
Richard Mock, a 35-year-old, was found deceased last year on a vacant lot in Nasau, Nadi. Initial investigations revealed that officers from the Namaka Police Station were the last to interact with him, and those officers have since undergone questioning through video-recorded interviews.
This case continues to evoke strong community interest and concern, and the police are hopeful that ongoing cooperation with the DPP will lead to clarity and justice for all involved.
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