The Fiji Police Cyber Crime Unit has charged four individuals—three women and one man—in connection with four separate cases of obtaining financial advantage by deception.
The first case involves a woman in her 40s from Nausori, who allegedly acquired $2,300 through a fraudulent bank transfer in July 2025. Police investigations suggest that she operated a fake Facebook account to deceive the victim by promising that a parcel was arriving from abroad. After transferring the money, the victim attempted to contact her but was unable to reach her, leading to the police notification.
In a second case, a woman in her 30s is accused of unlawfully transferring $594 from a victim in September 2023 without their consent.
The third incident involves a man in his 40s, who purportedly obtained $100 in June 2023 by falsely claiming he was recruiting individuals for overseas job opportunities. The victim, eager for employment abroad, sent the money, only to discover later that the offer was non-existent.
Lastly, another woman in her 30s stands accused of dishonestly acquiring $1,000 from a victim trying to purchase gold gift cards that were advertised by the suspect. The victim realized the transaction was a scam and subsequently reported the incident to the authorities.
All four individuals are set to appear in the Nausori Magistrates Court today. This crackdown on cybercrime highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement in Fiji to combat fraudulent activities and safeguard the community from deception and financial loss.
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