Francis Puleiwai, the Acting Deputy Commissioner for the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC), has resigned following a meeting with the Judicial Services Commission. Her resignation is effective immediately, as she expressed difficulties working for FICAC in the current environment. Puleiwai was appointed to her role last December.
Her decision to step down comes after she took action against the newly appointed FICAC Commissioner, Barbara Malimali, leading to Malimali being questioned over allegations of abuse of office. Malimali was interviewed and released around midday, with her legal representatives present. When approached by reporters, Malimali chose not to comment at this time.