Fijian man charged with raping a 4-year-old in Queensland in 2022 fled Australia in 2023; extradition to Australia is now sought.

Queensland Police are seeking extradition for Arvind Ajay Singh, a Fijian man charged with raping a four-year-old child in a 2022 Queensland childcare incident. Despite being an illegal non-citizen with his visa canceled and travel restrictions in place, Singh left Australia in July 2023 while under active criminal charges. Authorities confirmed Australian Border Force was notified in June 2023, but no criminal justice visa was issued, delaying removal. A bench warrant has been issued, and extradition efforts are underway with Fiji, amid criticism over inter-agency failures and ongoing concerns from the victim’s family. The trial remains on hold.