It is described as a multibillion dollar illegal global industry and Fiji's first conviction on human trafficking has once again brought to the forefront the reality that Fiji remains prone to be used as a transit point.

Last week, Indian National Kandali Murthi was sentenced to six years imprisonment after he tricked seven Indian nationals to come to Fiji in exchange for large sums of cash and told them that they had arrived in New Zealand.

Director Immigration Major Nemani Vuniwaqa said this shows that Fiji remains vulnerable however their officers are now more aware of what signs to look for.