Surge in online sextortion

2026-02-13 - 20:37

Online image abuse, harassment and sextortion are increasing in Fiji. Women are filing complaints each week over the non-consensual sharing of intimate images. Online Safety Commission Commissioner Filipe Batiwale said online harms such as image-based abuse, impersonation and sextortion are becoming more common. He said the issue has gained attention following major court cases involving