Authorities investigate Fiji website for promoting sale of illicit drugs

A real estate web­site, 'property. com.fj', is under investigation after it allegedly promoted the sale of illicit drugs through its platform.

The site, which previously operat­ed from Level 1, Eden Plaza in Mar­tintar, Nadi, was shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic.

It's owners are now believed to be overseas.

An email address listed on the site - olon958@gmail.com - has been found responding to queries with offers to sell methamphetamine and "ice."

The seller quoted prices of $2,750 for 500 grams and $5,500 for one kilogramme, with the drugs “ready for delivery.” 

Real Estate Agents Licensing Board (REALB) registrar, Peni Komainavoka, confirmed that property.com.fj is not a licensed real estate agency in Fiji. 

“If they are using an online property marketplace as a front to engage in illegal activity, they will be reported to police for investigation,” Mr Komainavoka said. 

Despite the allegations, the website continues to display listings of freehold land and properties for sale, attracting both buyers and online viewers. 

A search of the domain www.property.com.fj revealed it was created by Cloudflare Inc., a U.S-based company providing content delivery network services, and registered on February 25, 2015.

The site was most recently updated on September 4, 2024. 

Shockingly, when “MDMA” was typed into the site’s search bar, results included images of clear plastic packets resembling cocaine.

The listing was titled: “Buy pure MDMA XTC Ecstasy Cocaine Crystal Meth online best price.”

It also directed potential buyers to the same olon958@gmail.com address. 

A Google search of the email address showed it has been used across several countries under various business names, including “Olon Chemicals Supplier” linked to a LinkedIn profile under the name “Dah Dombrosky,” supposedly based in France. 

Authorities believe the operation could be part of a wider international scam, using fake websites and familiar local names to deceive unsuspecting users. 

The Online Safety Commission confirmed it has started investigations into the matter. 

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