Police officer to front court over alleged $3,000 theft

A 24-year-old police officer will appear at the Suva Magistrates Court today charged with theft.

It is alleged that in March last year, the officer stole more than $3,000 from a 66-year-old man of Sigatoka.

Following consultations with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, the officer was charged with one count of theft, contrary to Section 291(1) of the Crimes Act 2009.

She was arrested yesterday and will appear in custody later today.

Police confirm the officer is already on interdiction, having earlier been charged in a separate case involving an alleged extortion incident with a Nasinu businessman.