Three individuals are scheduled to appear in the Sigatoka Magistrates Court today, facing charges of allegedly obtaining financial advantage through deception.
In the first case, a 54-year-old woman is accused of receiving $100 that was mistakenly sent to her by a victim. She allegedly transferred this money to a second defendant, a 35-year-old woman, who then withdrew the funds. Both women, who live in Korotogo, Sigatoka, have been charged and will appear in court today.
In the second case, a 45-year-old man from Olosara, Sigatoka, is alleged to have dishonestly obtained $400 on two occasions in November 2022 from a member of the public through a mobile money transfer app. He reportedly promised the victim a return of $1500 as part of an investment opportunity but subsequently severed all communication after receiving the money. He is facing two counts of obtaining financial advantage by deception.