Fiji corrections officer charged over alleged assault of Australian prisoner
One of seven Fiji corrections officers alleged to have been involved in the assault of an Australian citizen at the Lautoka Remand Centre has been charged.
One of seven Fiji corrections officers accused of assaulting an Australian prisoner at the Lautoka Remand Centre has been charged, according to prosecutors. The Corrections Service suspended all seven officers following a viral video showing a brutal assault, which took place on June 14th. Asaeli Sorovaki, one of the officers, appeared in court on Monday and was granted bail, with his case set to be heard again on September 7th.
The victim, an Australian citizen, was reportedly medically examined and remained stable in custody, according to the Corrections Service. Six of the suspended officers, accused of violating standard operating procedures and lawful instructions, will face internal disciplinary proceedings, while the remaining officers await their court dates.
Corrections emphasizes its zero-tolerance policy towards any form of assault or torture against prisoners by its officers.
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