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Former Police Officer Jailed for Soliciting Bribery

Posted by Media Team 25 February 2026

Former Police Constable Adrian Mangru has been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment by the Suva Magistrates Court for bribery.

Resident Magistrate Joseph Daurewa delivered the sentencing this morning to Mr. Mangru who was charged by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) with 1 count of bribery.

The Court heard that between 22 October 2021 and 9 November 2021, Mr. Mangru contacted the victim whose traffic matter he was investigating and informed him that the case was “fatal” and supported by strong evidence. He then offered to assist the victim by avoiding a 14-day remand in exchange for $200.

The victim was unable to provide the solicited money. Mr. Mangru was subsequently arrested, interviewed and charged.

In mitigation, the 27-year-old submitted that he is a first-time offender, married with three children, and had entered an early guilty plea, thereby saving the Court’s time and resources.

In sentencing, Resident Magistrate Daurewa stated that Mr. Mangru abused his position of authority as the investigating officer in the matter.

The Court noted that the offence involved planning and was motivated by financial gain.

Mr. Mangru was assessed as a Category 1 offender, attracting a starting point of 21 months’ imprisonment.

The sentence was reduced by three months in light of his guilty plea, resulting in a final sentence of 18 months’ imprisonment.

The Court further ordered that the 166 days Mr. Mangru spent in remand be considered as time served.

He will therefore serve 1 year in prison.

Mr. Mangru has 28 days to file an appeal.

He represented himself in Court, while FICAC counsel Sameea Nisa appeared for the prosecution.