Fiji police allegedly dumped body of man who died in custody

Fiji's police chief says investigations are underway into allegations against his officers in the tourist town of Nadi — where they allegedly dumped a man's body after he died in custody.

The victim, Richard Mock, 35, a hotel worker, was found on a vacant lot in Nadi.

According to local media reports, police officers had reportedly "discarded his body" after taking him into custody for damaging property while being intoxicated.

Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu, on his first day back to lead the force, told reporters on Monday that if they found evidence that their officers were implicated, "then we'll deal with it".

The deceased's mother, Seraphine Mock, is demanding justice.

"We just want justice for my son," she was quoted as saying by The Fiji Times.

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