Fiji’s New Anti-Corruption Commissioner Under Investigation?

Barbara Malimali, a lawyer from Suva and the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, has been appointed as the new Commissioner of the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC). FICAC has officially announced this appointment. Additionally, the Commission confirmed that a search warrant was executed against Malimali, leading to a search at the Electoral Commission’s Office in Suva. However, details regarding the reasons for the search have not been disclosed by FICAC. More updates will be provided as the situation develops.