Six police officers charged over Richard Mock death

Six police officers based at the Namaka Police Station in January 2025, have been charged over the death of Richard Mock.

The charges were laid following independent legal advice from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) received on Friday, March 27, 2026.

A 33-year-old officer is accused of one count of manslaughter.

A 57-year-old officer, who has since retired, is accused of one count of accessory after the fact to manslaughter.

Four other officers, aged 22, 24, 25 and 26, are jointly accused of one count of manslaughter arising from a breach of duty.

All six accused are expected to appear at the Nadi Magistrates Court on Monday, March 30, 2026.

Police say arrangements are being made to return a seventh suspect, who was deployed to a maritime island, before charges are laid.

The Fiji Police Force said it remains committed to ethical conduct and maintaining public trust, noting that investigation files involving officers are referred to the ODPP for independent legal advice.