Fiji Man Charged in Major Online Fraud Scheme

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The Fiji Police MPaisa Task Force has charged a 27-year-old man from Moto, Ba, for acquiring financial gain through deception and for allegedly possessing property believed to be the proceeds of illegal activities.

Investigations by the police indicated that between July 2023 and September 2024, the suspect reportedly utilized several Facebook accounts to sell items, receiving around $1,400 deposited into his bank account and through various mobile money transfer accounts registered under his name.

The suspect faces six charges of Obtaining Financial Advantage by Deception and one charge of Possession of Property Suspected of being Proceeds of Crime. He is set to appear in the Nadi Magistrates Court today.


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