Fiji’s Justice Minister, Siromi Turaga, officially stepped down from his cabinet role on Tuesday. The resignation follows the emergence of an intimate video involving the minister that was widely circulated on social media platforms. This incident represents the second time a member of Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka’s government has been involved in a scandal of this nature.

Prime Minister Rabuka confirmed that he has accepted Turaga's resignation. Prior to the resignation, Rabuka had publicly stated that he required credible evidence before taking disciplinary action against the minister. In his comments regarding the situation, Rabuka encouraged those with concerns to report such matters to the Online Safety Commissioner, noting that he would rely on that authority to verify the facts of the case.

The resignation comes at a sensitive time for the Fijian government, which has faced scrutiny regarding the conduct of its officials. While the Prime Minister has emphasized the need for formal reporting and verification through the Online Safety Commissioner, the rapid spread of the video online effectively forced the issue into the public domain, leading to the minister's departure from his post.