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United States Australian airline crew allegedly attacked and robbed in Fiji
5 days ago
SBS
Virgin Australia has sent staff to support crew members who were allegedly robbed and sexually assaulted after a night out clubbing in Fiji early on New Year's Day.
Fijian authorities are investigating allegations Virgin Australia crew were sexually assaulted and robbed while celebrating New Year's Eve.
The airline has sent support staff to Fiji amid reports three crew members were allegedly attacked while out clubbing in Nadi in the early hours of 1 January.
The crew members have since been confined to their hotel rooms near Nadi International Airport, the Fiji Sun reported.
Fiji's acting commissioner of police Juki Fong Chew told the local newspaper that officers were investigating.
"Unfortunately, two of the crew members were victims of an alleged theft and rape after exiting the nightclub trying to find their way back to the hotel," Chew said.
Flight Attendants' Association of Australia federal secretary Teri O'Toole said it appeared the airline had acted very quickly and her union is ready to assist in any way, adding that the union was yet to receive any official approaches for assistance.
"I believe these crew were on what we would call an overnight, so they would get to Fiji, wait and (their) flight would leave the next day," she told the Australian Associated Press.
O'Toole said there had been a lot of guesswork about what had happened and urged people not to speculate while respecting the crew's privacy during the police investigation.
"This is not a very common thing but it's not something that's never happened before either," she said.
"It's very disturbing for their friends and colleagues, everyone is very concerned for their welfare."
Acting police commissioner Juki Fong Chew said police are still investigating the allegations. Source: AAP / Fiji Police Force
Virgin staff have travelled to Nadi to provide support and family members of the affected crew are reportedly also flying to Fiji.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade was aware of the reports but unable to provide further comment, a spokesperson said.
The Australian government advises to exercise normal safety precautions when travelling to Fiji — the lowest of four official risk ratings.
"Crime in Fiji includes robbery, theft, violent assault, sexual assault and home invasions," the Smartraveller website states.
"Most crime is opportunistic. The highest risk is in urban areas and at night."
