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 suspect reportedly deceived a victim into transferring $250 via a mobile money transfer app under the pretense of selling kava. After receiving the payment, the accused allegedly failed to deliver the kava.
He faces a charge of obtaining financial advantage and is scheduled to appear in the Labasa Magistrates Court today.