A 24-year-old self-employed man from Ikadroka Place in Valelevu has been charged by Fiji Police with two counts of Obtaining Financial Advantage by Deception. Police allege that between August 16 and August 24 of the previous year, the accused dishonestly received a total of $689 on two separate occasions through a mobile money transfer platform.
Investigations revealed that the man allegedly created a fake social media account to advertise and sell two video gaming sets. Victims reported that they transferred the money electronically, but never received the gaming sets, and communication from the accused ceased after the payments were made.
Following the report to the Totogo Police Station, law enforcement took action, leading to the arrest and subsequent charges against the suspect. He is scheduled to appear in the Suva Magistrates Court today at 2:30 PM, where the case will be heard, providing an opportunity for justice for the victims affected by this alleged deception. The incident underscores the importance of vigilance in online transactions, reminding consumers to confirm the credibility of sellers before making payments.
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