A 35-year-old man is scheduled to appear in the Suva Magistrates Court today after being charged with the alleged fraudulent acquisition of 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). The victim, believing the claim, provided her OTP, which the accused then used to transfer $347 from her account.

The Fiji Police’s M-PAiSA Task Force has charged the individual with one count of obtaining financial advantage by deception, and he is set to appear before the court today.