Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica confirmed that he met with Francis Puleiwai, the acting deputy commissioner of FICAC, to inquire whether there was a report against him, stating that this interaction was not intended as interference or intimidation. However, questions remain regarding public perception. Historical instances, such as former Prime Minister Bainimarama visiting ministers and court in military dress, have raised concerns about intimidation. It prompts a discussion on whether the nature of intimidation has become more subtle in the current political climate, as suggested by claims made by Puleiwai in a recent ABC interview.