Fiji Man Charged in Mobile Money Scam: What Happened?

The Fiji Police Mpaisa task force has arrested a 30-year-old man from Bulileka, Labasa, for allegedly obtaining financial advantage through deception. On March 25, 2024, the accused is said to have fraudulently secured $250 via a mobile money transfer application. It is claimed that he misled the victim into buying kava for that amount but did not deliver the product after receiving the money. He faces one count of obtaining financial advantage and is scheduled to appear in the Labasa Magistrates Court today.