FIJI, January 20, 2009: Fiji’s largest Hindu organization wants the local police to stop a group of people who are using its name to swindle money from members of the public.
Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji secretary Vijendra Pratap told Fijlive, “somebody has tried to use the name of a Hindu temple to get money out of people.” Pratap said they were called yesterday by a concerned person asking them about a temple which according to the Sabha listing does not exist.
“What had happened is that a group of people are using letterheads and fictitious temple names to make money saying they are organizing fund drives. What we are going to do is give a list of registered temples to the Provincial Council Offices, which then can be used as a reference by the Councils to issue permits.
Police are advising the general public to check permits of those collecting funds.