Fiji police officer accused of rape

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A Fiji police officer is alleged to have raped a woman and has been arrested.

Fiji police say its Major Crime Unit is investigating.

Acting commissioner of police Sakeo Raikaci has directed the investigation file is to be submitted to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution for independent legal advice as soon as possible.

The acting commissioner said progress on the investigation will be provided in due course.