The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) is an anti – corruption agency in Fiji, charged with fighting against corruption in the Public Sector of Fiji. It was established on 4 April 2007 under the FICAC Promulgation 2007, and its role was confirmed by the 2013 Constitution of Fiji. It reports directly to the President of Fiji.
The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption is headed by a Deputy Commissioner, currently George Westlake Langman.
Function
The primary objective of the FICAC Promulgation is to promote the integrity and accountability of public administration by investigating and prosecuting corruption and bribery-related offences, examining and advising the government of its practices and procedures that are conducive to corruption, and educating and enlisting public support to combat corruption. The Constitution requires it to follow the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC).