The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) wishes to clarify the circumstances surrounding the issuance and implementation of a Departure Prohibition Order (DPO) that was served on a taxpayer who later departed Fiji. On 26 March 2026, FRCS issued a DPO under Section 31 of the Tax Administration Act 2009 concerning Company A, and forwarded the order to the Department of Immigration for integration into the Integrated Border Management System (IBMS). After completing additional compliance steps and a legal review, FRCS executed a revised set of DPO documents on 13 April 2026, which simultaneously revoked the original DPO and instituted a new order targeting Company B, thereby preserving the legal enforceability of the measure. The revised DPO was transmitted to Immigration at 9:57 am on 14 April 2026, and written confirmation of its activation within the immigration system was received by 11:35 am. Consequently, the taxpayer was personally served with the updated DPO at approximately 2:00 pm on the same day and signed receipt of the notice. Despite these procedural steps, the individual left Fiji at 11:55 pm on 14 April 2026. FRCS underscores that, according to all documentation provided to the Ministry of Immigration, an active DPO remained in force throughout. The agency has requested a comprehensive audit of the IBMS records to ascertain how the departure occurred despite the existing order. This incident highlights the need for rigorous inter‑agency coordination and systemic review to strengthen enforcement mechanisms governing departure prohibitions.