The encounter, which took place after Ali Clarke attended the Women of the Year Awards on Thursday night, has sparked outrage and renewed calls for passenger safety in the taxi industry.

A government statement confirmed that Lynda Tabuya expressed remorse for actions that had “brought disrepute to Parliament, Government, and the people of Fiji.”

The AFP is working to identify victims and gather statements from those allegedly affected.

Dhankhar was convicted in April 2023 on 39 charges, including sexual assault, drugging, and recording intimate images without consent.

Dr Angeline Achariya is the first person of Indian descent to be appointed to this position.

"While the UK upholds the right to peaceful protest, any attempts to intimidate, threaten, or disrupt public events are completely unacceptable."

With the storm set to hit late Thursday into Friday morning, Crisafulli emphasized the importance of staying informed and taking necessary precautions.

The man, who was reportedly dressed as a maintenance worker in high-vis gear, was detained before the plane could take off.

"Unfortunately, I find myself part of the crime statistics this week amid the rising crime waves in our Victorian communities."

Trudeau has now warned Canadians to brace for economic turbulence but insisted that the countermeasures are necessary.