The Fiji Intelligence Unit (FIU) has released a new report as part of the National Policy on Preventing Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing, which assesses the risk of terrorist financing in Fiji as low. The report defines terrorist financing as the methods used by terrorists to raise, transfer, store, and utilize funds for their activities. These funds can come from both legal channels, like donations and business revenue, as well as illegal means, including drug trafficking and fraud.
The FIU’s findings, supported by an update from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), indicate that while terrorist financing mechanisms are becoming more complicated globally—often employing a mix of digital and traditional means—Fiji remains largely insulated from these trends. The report states that lone actors tend to depend on minimal amounts of legally acquired income and utilize technology platforms such as gaming and social media, making detection more challenging.
Despite the complexities highlighted in the global context, Fiji’s 2025 National Risk Assessment emphasizes a low overall exposure to terrorist financing within the country. The FIU’s analysis points out that Fiji faces minimal risks from domestic actors or nearby nations, and significantly, there are no officially designated terrorist organizations operating within its borders. In fact, there have been no reported terrorist incidents or casualties in recent years, underscoring the nation’s stability regarding this issue.
Furthermore, Fiji is not listed as a high-risk country on the Global Terrorism Index, and evidence suggests a limited threat from right-wing extremism. Although there has been some travel to and from areas classified as high-risk, the FIU reports no known instances of Fijian citizens or residents involved in foreign fighting. Additionally, the assessment highlights that Fiji does not engage in supplying substantial aid, military equipment, or strategic goods to regions facing active terrorist threats.
This positive evaluation not only reflects Fiji’s proactive measures against potential risks but also showcases the nation’s commitment to maintaining stability and security within its borders.