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Cybercriminal Charged in $7,235 Deception Scheme

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A 38-year-old man has been charged with six counts of Obtaining Financial Advantage by Deception, following an arrest by the police cybercrime team in Nadi. He is accused of fraudulently eliciting a total of $7,235 from five victims via a mobile money platform.

Investigations reveal that the suspect engaged in deceptive practices between September 2023 and December 2023. He allegedly advertised products such as plyboard, floor timber, and roofing iron under different company names on social media, using a variety of mobile numbers. Victims interested in these products sent deposits to these numbers or to his personal bank account but did not receive the goods they paid for.

This incident mirrors similar fraud cases in the region, including a recent arrest of a 27-year-old man in Moto, Ba, who has faced comparable charges related to obtaining financial gain through deception while operating fake sales through multiple social media accounts.

As the situation progresses, the accused will be held in police custody and is expected to appear in the Suva Magistrate Court today. The ongoing investigation highlights the importance of vigilance when interacting with sellers online, emphasizing the risks associated with online transactions.

Such cases serve as a stark reminder to potential buyers to conduct due diligence and ensure they are dealing with legitimate sellers to avoid falling victim to fraud.


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