CONTENT WARNING: This article discusses alleged rape.
A man has been arrested and charged by Fijian authorities following investigations into the alleged sexual assault of a Virgin Australia crew member over New Year’s Day.
In the early hours of Wednesday, January 1, 2025, a male Virgin Australia crew member was allegedly robbed and a female crew member was allegedly sexually assaulted outside of Bar One nightclub in Nadi, Fiji.
According to ABC News, the incident reportedly took place during their layover, after crew members took to the nightclub to celebrate the new year. The alleged victim — a 21-year-old Melbourne woman — was separated from the rest of her party and was allegedly sexually assaulted on her way back to her hotel.
Following investigations by local authorities, Fiji’s Acting Commissioner of Police Juki Fong Chew confirmed a man had been arrested and charged with one count of rape and one count of sexual assault in connection to the alleged incident, the Fiji Times reports.
Prior to the man’s arrest, Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister Viliame Gavoka released a statement on the alleged incidents, labelling them as “regrettable”.
“There were two separate alleged incidents, one being alleged theft and the other being alleged sexual assault which affected two different crew members,” he said in a statement obtained by NewsWire.
“Regrettably, incidents like this can happen anywhere and Fiji is not immune. We, as always, remind tourists to exercise caution in nightclub areas and late at night.”
The man in custody is set to face Nadi Magistrates Court on Monday.
Authorities are still investigating the allegations of theft involving the male crew member. It is understood that both crew members have returned to Australia.
Help is available.
- If you require immediate assistance, please call 000.
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