A 35-year-old man is set to appear in the Suva Magistrates Court today, facing charges of allegedly deceitfully obtaining over $300 from a member of the public through a mobile money transfer application.
The incident reportedly took place on August 14, 2023, when the accused informed the victim that he had mistakenly sent a one-time pin (OTP). Believing him, the victim provided her OTP, which allowed the accused to transfer $347 from her account.
The Fiji Police M-PAiSA Task Force has since charged the man with one count of obtaining financial advantage by deception, and he is scheduled to be presented in court today.