Three individuals are set to appear in the Sigatoka Magistrates Court today after being charged by the Fiji Police M-PAiSA Task Force for suspected financial deception.
In the first instance, a 54-year-old woman is accused of receiving $100 that was mistakenly sent to her by the victim. It is alleged that she transferred this amount to a second accused, a 35-year-old woman, who subsequently withdrew the funds.
Both women, residing in Korotogo, Sigatoka, have been charged and will appear at the Sigatoka Police Station.
In a separate case, a 45-year-old man from Olosara, Sigatoka is alleged to have deceitfully obtained $400 from a victim through a mobile money transfer app on two occasions in November 2022. Investigations revealed that the accused promised the victim a $1500 return for the $400 investment but ceased communication after receiving the funds.
He faces two counts of Obtaining Financial Advantage by Deception and will also be presented at the Sigatoka Police Station today.
The police have advised the public to remain cautious of quick-rich schemes, as large return promises are often fraudulent, and to avoid engaging with anyone promoting such opportunities.