Fijian authorities seized the Deputy PM's phone in corruption probe over FICAC commissioner appointment.

Fijian authorities reportedly seized Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica's mobile phone as part of an investigation into the appointment of Barbara Malimali as the FICAC Commissioner. Kamikamica has stated the appointment was made by the Judicial Services Commission, not the Cabinet. The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) has not confirmed or denied the seizure, nor provided details on the investigation.