A 40-year-old man in Tonga who received a vehicle stolen from a car rental business in New South Wales, Australia, that was shipped to Tonga, is serving one year in prison, after being found guilty of money laundering and receiving stolen property.
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Monday 30 December 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Monday 30 September 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A man in Tonga who received a rental car, that was allegedly stolen by his former wife in New South Wales in Australia and shipped to Tonga, was found guilty on one count each of money laundering and receiving stolen property. Siosio Malohi Vea (40) will be sentenced in November by the Supreme Court in Nuku'alofa.

Thursday 11 April 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A man charged with two counts that included the theft of a vehicle from the Vaiola Hospital car park was found not guilty, although there was evidence that he was a passenger in the stolen car. The Supreme Court judge stated that two of the Crown witnesses 'Miki" Taulaki and Moala 'Ikani should have instead been charged with the offences.
